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CMU | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
| Location | Mount Pleasant, MI | Ann Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,557 | 1,203 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #715 | #758 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cmich.edu | cuaa.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMU | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,200 | $32,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,200 | $32,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $12,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,605 | $26,353 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,314 | $21,163 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 95% |
Admission |
CMU | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,888 | 1,962 | ||
| Admitted | 15,701 | 1,377 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 70.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | |||
| 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 | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMU | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,925 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $247 |
Diversity |
CMU | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
CMU | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 26% | ||
Campus |
CMU | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Central Michigan University is larger than than Concordia University-Ann Arbor based on total student enrollment (14,557 students vs. 1,203 students)
CMU vs. Concordia University-Ann Arbor Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMU or Concordia University-Ann Arbor?
- Concordia University Ann Arbor is 148.3% more expensive to attend than CMU for in-state tuition ($32,770.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 148.3% higher at Concordia University-Ann Arbor than Central Michigan University ($32,770.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Michigan University than Concordia University-Ann Arbor ($15,605 vs. $26,353)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Michigan University are 8.1% lower than costs at Concordia University Ann Arbor ($11,248 vs. $12,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central Michigan University than Concordia University Ann Arbor (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Ann Arbor students is 87.1% larger than aid received Central Michigan University ($21,163 vs. $11,314)
CMU vs. Concordia University-Ann Arbor Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CMU or Concordia University-Ann Arbor? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concordia University-Ann Arbor or CMU .
- The average SAT score at Central Michigan University (1049) is 59 points higher than at Concordia University-Ann Arbor (990)
- Incoming CMU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Concordia University-Ann Arbor (21)
- Accepted freshman CMU students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Concordia University-Ann Arbor (3.19)
- CMU has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than Concordia University-Ann Arbor (70.2%)
CMU vs. Concordia University-Ann Arbor Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMU or Concordia University-Ann Arbor? 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 Concordia University-Ann Arbor and CMU.
- The graduation rate at CMU is higher than Concordia University Ann Arbor (54% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Central Michigan University earn on average $5,500 more per year than Concordia University-Ann Arbor graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $39,000)
- Concordia University Ann Arbor students graduate with a $3,075 lower median federal student loan debt than CMU graduates. ($23,925 vs. $27,000)
- Concordia University-Ann Arbor graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than CMU graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More CMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Ann Arbor students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/