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Overview |
CMU | Cleary College | ||
| Location | Mount Pleasant, MI | Howell, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,557 | 891 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #715 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cmich.edu | cleary.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMU | Cleary College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,200 | $22,279 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,200 | $22,279 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $14,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,605 | $27,209 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,314 | $8,447 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 86% |
Admission |
CMU | Cleary College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,888 | 810 | ||
| Admitted | 15,701 | 547 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 67.5%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 18.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 950/1170 | ||
| 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 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CMU | Cleary College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMU | Cleary College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $54,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $30,227 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $312 |
Diversity |
CMU | Cleary College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
CMU | Cleary College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 12% | ||
Campus |
CMU | Cleary College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Michigan University is larger than than Cleary College based on total student enrollment (14,557 students vs. 891 students)
CMU vs. Cleary College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMU or Cleary College?
- Cleary University is 68.8% more expensive to attend than CMU for in-state tuition ($22,279.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.8% higher at Cleary College than Central Michigan University ($22,279.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Michigan University than Cleary College ($15,605 vs. $27,209)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Michigan University are 26.2% lower than costs at Cleary University ($11,248 vs. $14,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central Michigan University than Cleary University (96% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central Michigan University students is 33.9% larger than aid received Cleary University ($11,314 vs. $8,447)
CMU vs. Cleary College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CMU or Cleary College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cleary College or CMU .
- The average SAT score at Central Michigan University (1049) is 99 points higher than at Cleary College (950)
- Incoming CMU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Cleary College (20)
- Accepted freshman CMU students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Cleary College (3.17)
- CMU has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than Cleary College (67.5%)
CMU vs. Cleary College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMU or Cleary 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 Cleary College and CMU.
- The graduation rate at Cleary College is higher than Central Michigan University (59% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Cleary University earn on average $10,400 more per year than CMU graduates after ten years. ($54,900 vs. $44,500)
- Central Michigan University students graduate with a $3,227 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleary College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $30,227)
- CMU graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Cleary College graduates. ($279 vs. $312)
- More CMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleary College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/