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Overview |
CMU | Augusta University | ||
| Location | Mount Pleasant, MI | Augusta, GA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,557 | 9,140 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #715 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cmich.edu | augusta.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMU | Augusta University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,200 | $6,892 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,200 | $22,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $9,998 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,605 | $13,572 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,314 | $8,995 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 96% |
Admission |
CMU | Augusta University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,888 | 5,191 | ||
| Admitted | 15,701 | 4,440 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CMU | Augusta University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMU | Augusta University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $63,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $155 |
Diversity |
CMU | Augusta University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
CMU | Augusta University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 5% | ||
Campus |
CMU | Augusta University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Michigan University is larger than than Augusta University based on total student enrollment (14,557 students vs. 9,140 students)
CMU vs. Augusta University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMU or Augusta University?
- Central Michigan University is 91.5% more expensive to attend than Augusta University for in-state tuition ($13,200.00 vs. $6,892.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.7% higher at Augusta University than Central Michigan University ($22,270.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augusta University than CMU ($13,572 vs. $15,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augusta University are 12.5% lower than costs at Central Michigan University ($9,998 vs. $11,248)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Central Michigan University as Augusta University (96% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central Michigan University students is 25.8% larger than aid received Augusta University ($11,314 vs. $8,995)
CMU vs. Augusta University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CMU or Augusta University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augusta University or CMU .
- The average SAT score at Central Michigan University (1049) is 4 points higher than at Augusta University (1045)
- Incoming CMU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Augusta University (23)
- Augusta University has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than CMU (78.9%)
CMU vs. Augusta University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMU or Augusta University? 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 Augusta University and CMU.
- Graduates from Augusta University earn on average $18,800 more per year than CMU graduates after ten years. ($63,300 vs. $44,500)
- Augusta University students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CMU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $27,000)
- Augusta University graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than CMU graduates. ($155 vs. $279)
- More Augusta University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CMU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/