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Overview |
CMU | Ashland College | ||
| Location | Mount Pleasant, MI | Ashland, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,557 | 4,174 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #715 | #480 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Brethren Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cmich.edu | ashland.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMU | Ashland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,200 | $23,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,200 | $23,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $11,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,605 | $20,342 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,314 | $18,290 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
CMU | Ashland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,888 | 4,565 | ||
| Admitted | 15,701 | 3,276 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 71.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 16.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 1073/1250 | ||
| 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 |
CMU | Ashland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMU | Ashland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $271 |
Diversity |
CMU | Ashland College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
CMU | Ashland College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 13% | ||
Campus |
CMU | Ashland College | ||
| 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 Ashland College based on total student enrollment (14,557 students vs. 4,174 students)
CMU vs. Ashland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMU or Ashland College?
- Ashland University is 74.2% more expensive to attend than CMU for in-state tuition ($23,000.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.2% higher at Ashland College than Central Michigan University ($23,000.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Michigan University than Ashland College ($15,605 vs. $20,342)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Michigan University are 1.7% lower than costs at Ashland University ($11,248 vs. $11,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ashland University than Central Michigan University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ashland University students is 61.7% larger than aid received Central Michigan University ($18,290 vs. $11,314)
CMU vs. Ashland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CMU or Ashland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ashland College or CMU .
- The average SAT score at Central Michigan University (1049) is 4 points higher than at Ashland College (1045)
- Incoming CMU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Ashland College (23)
- Accepted freshman Ashland College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at CMU (3.47)
- CMU has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than Ashland College (71.8%)
CMU vs. Ashland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMU or Ashland College? 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 Ashland College and CMU.
- The graduation rate at Ashland College is higher than Central Michigan University (61% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Central Michigan University earn on average $4,100 more per year than Ashland College graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $40,400)
- Ashland University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than CMU graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,000)
- Ashland College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than CMU graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More Ashland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CMU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/