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Overview |
CMU - CLAS | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Location | Fayette, MO | Whitewater, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,080 | 11,079 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #781 | #847 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centralmethodist.edu | uww.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMU - CLAS | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,360 | $6,519 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,360 | $15,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,910 | $7,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,828 | $13,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,044 | $4,187 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 76% |
Admission |
CMU - CLAS | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,166 | 9,448 | ||
| Admitted | 1,141 | 7,783 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.9% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1090 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
CMU - CLAS | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMU - CLAS | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,875 | $24,971 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $174 | $258 |
Diversity |
CMU - CLAS | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
CMU - CLAS | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 16% | ||
Campus |
CMU - CLAS | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Whitewater is larger than than CMU - CLAS based on total student enrollment (11,079 students vs. 1,080 students)
CMU - CLAS vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMU - CLAS or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater?
- Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences is 304.4% more expensive to attend than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater for in-state tuition ($26,360.00 vs. $6,519.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68% higher at CMU - CLAS than University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($26,360.00 vs. $15,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Whitewater than CMU - CLAS ($13,322 vs. $24,828)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Whitewater are 12.9% lower than costs at Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences ($7,890 vs. $8,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences than University of Wisconsin Whitewater (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences students is 331% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($18,044 vs. $4,187)
CMU - CLAS vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CMU - CLAS or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Wisconsin-Whitewater or CMU - CLAS .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Whitewater (1050) is 7 points higher than at CMU - CLAS (1043)
- Incoming CMU - CLAS students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (23)
- Accepted freshman CMU - CLAS students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (3.3)
- CMU - CLAS has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (82.4%)
CMU - CLAS vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMU - CLAS or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? 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 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and CMU - CLAS.
- The graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is higher than Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences (54% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Whitewater earn on average $6,000 more per year than CMU - CLAS graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $38,600)
- Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences students graduate with a $8,096 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates. ($16,875 vs. $24,971)
- CMU - CLAS graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates. ($174 vs. $258)
- More University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CMU - CLAS students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/