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Overview |
CMU | Finlandia University | ||
| Location | Mount Pleasant, MI | Hancock, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,557 | 450 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #715 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cmich.edu | finlandia.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMU | Finlandia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,200 | $25,346 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,200 | $25,346 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $9,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,605 | $20,539 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,314 | $15,722 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
CMU | Finlandia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,888 | 1,385 | ||
| Admitted | 15,701 | 922 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 66.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 2.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CMU | Finlandia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMU | Finlandia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
CMU | Finlandia University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 15% |
Students |
CMU | Finlandia University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 34% | ||
Campus |
CMU | Finlandia University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Michigan University is larger than than Finlandia University based on total student enrollment (14,557 students vs. 450 students)
CMU vs. Finlandia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMU or Finlandia University?
- Finlandia University is 92% more expensive to attend than CMU for in-state tuition ($25,346.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92% higher at Finlandia University than Central Michigan University ($25,346.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Michigan University than Finlandia University ($15,605 vs. $20,539)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Finlandia University are 12.7% lower than costs at Central Michigan University ($9,978 vs. $11,248)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Finlandia University than Central Michigan University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Finlandia University students is 39% larger than aid received Central Michigan University ($15,722 vs. $11,314)
CMU vs. Finlandia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CMU or Finlandia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Finlandia University or CMU .
- The average SAT score at Central Michigan University (1049) is 163 points higher than at Finlandia University (886)
- Incoming CMU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Finlandia University (19)
- Accepted freshman CMU students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Finlandia University (2.89)
- CMU has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than Finlandia University (66.6%)
CMU vs. Finlandia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMU or Finlandia 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 Finlandia University and CMU.
- The graduation rate at CMU is higher than Finlandia University (54% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Central Michigan University earn on average $7,400 more per year than Finlandia University graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $37,100)
- Finlandia University and CMU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Finlandia University and CMU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Finlandia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CMU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/