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Overview |
Thomas More | CMU | ||
| Location | Crestview Hills, KY | Mount Pleasant, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,958 | 14,557 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #688 | #715 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomasmore.edu | cmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas More | CMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,060 | $13,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,060 | $13,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,014 | $11,248 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,962 | $15,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,834 | $11,314 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Thomas More | CMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,919 | 19,888 | ||
| Admitted | 2,751 | 15,701 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1005/1256 | 980/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Thomas More | CMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas More | CMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,500 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Thomas More | CMU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 3% |
Students |
Thomas More | CMU | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Thomas More | CMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Michigan University is larger than than Thomas More based on total student enrollment (14,557 students vs. 1,958 students)
Thomas More vs. CMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas More or CMU?
- Thomas More University is 158% more expensive to attend than CMU for in-state tuition ($34,060.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 158% higher at Thomas More than Central Michigan University ($34,060.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Michigan University than Thomas More ($15,605 vs. $21,962)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas More University are 12.3% lower than costs at Central Michigan University ($10,014 vs. $11,248)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas More University than Central Michigan University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas More University students is 110.7% larger than aid received Central Michigan University ($23,834 vs. $11,314)
Thomas More vs. CMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas More or CMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CMU or Thomas More .
- The average SAT score at Central Michigan University (1049) is 33 points higher than at Thomas More (1016)
- Incoming CMU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Thomas More (22)
- Accepted freshman CMU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Thomas More (3.35)
- Thomas More has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than CMU (78.9%)
Thomas More vs. CMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas More or CMU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between CMU and Thomas More.
- The graduation rate at CMU is higher than Thomas More University (54% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Thomas More University earn on average $10,000 more per year than CMU graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $44,500)
- Central Michigan University and Thomas More graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Central Michigan University and Thomas More graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Thomas More graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CMU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/