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Overview |
CMU - CLAS | Memphis | ||
| Location | Fayette, MO | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,017 | 21,736 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #632 | #926 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centralmethodist.edu | memphis.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMU - CLAS | Memphis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,360 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,360 | $12,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,910 | $10,344 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,050 | $13,656 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,255 | $11,234 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
CMU - CLAS | Memphis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,149 | 15,640 | ||
| Admitted | 1,010 | 14,605 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 93.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1041/1138 | 905/1205 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CMU - CLAS | Memphis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMU - CLAS | Memphis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,875 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $174 | $261 |
Diversity |
CMU - CLAS | Memphis | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
CMU - CLAS | Memphis | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 17% | ||
Campus |
CMU - CLAS | Memphis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Memphis is larger than than CMU - CLAS based on total student enrollment (21,736 students vs. 1,017 students)
CMU - CLAS vs. Memphis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMU - CLAS or Memphis?
- Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences is 209.4% more expensive to attend than Memphis for in-state tuition ($26,360.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.4% higher at CMU - CLAS than University of Memphis ($26,360.00 vs. $12,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Memphis than CMU - CLAS ($13,656 vs. $25,050)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences are 16.1% lower than costs at University of Memphis ($8,910 vs. $10,344)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences than University of Memphis (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences students is 71.4% larger than aid received University of Memphis ($19,255 vs. $11,234)
CMU - CLAS vs. Memphis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CMU - CLAS or Memphis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Memphis or CMU - CLAS .
- The average SAT score at Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences (1043) is 14 points higher than at Memphis (1029)
- Incoming CMU - CLAS students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Memphis (22)
- Accepted freshman CMU - CLAS students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Memphis (3.48)
- Memphis has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than CMU - CLAS (87.9%)
CMU - CLAS vs. Memphis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMU - CLAS or Memphis? 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 Memphis and CMU - CLAS.
- The graduation rate at CMU - CLAS is higher than University of Memphis (43% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Memphis earn on average $3,600 more per year than CMU - CLAS graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $38,600)
- Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences students graduate with a $8,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Memphis graduates. ($16,875 vs. $25,250)
- CMU - CLAS graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than Memphis graduates. ($174 vs. $261)
- More CMU - CLAS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Memphis students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/