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Overview |
CMU | Heidelberg University | ||
| Location | Mount Pleasant, MI | Tiffin, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,557 | 1,086 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #715 | #799 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cmich.edu | heidelberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMU | Heidelberg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,200 | $32,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,200 | $32,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $11,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,605 | $20,053 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,314 | $26,562 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
CMU | Heidelberg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,888 | 1,801 | ||
| Admitted | 15,701 | 1,285 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 71.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 18.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 1030/1162 | ||
| 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 | Heidelberg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMU | Heidelberg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
CMU | Heidelberg University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
CMU | Heidelberg University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 27% | ||
Campus |
CMU | Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg University based on total student enrollment (14,557 students vs. 1,086 students)
CMU vs. Heidelberg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMU or Heidelberg University?
- Heidelberg University is 149.2% more expensive to attend than CMU for in-state tuition ($32,900.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 149.2% higher at Heidelberg University than Central Michigan University ($32,900.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Michigan University than Heidelberg University ($15,605 vs. $20,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Michigan University are 0.2% lower than costs at Heidelberg University ($11,248 vs. $11,270)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Heidelberg University than Central Michigan University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Heidelberg University students is 134.8% larger than aid received Central Michigan University ($26,562 vs. $11,314)
CMU vs. Heidelberg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CMU or Heidelberg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Heidelberg University or CMU .
- The average SAT score at Central Michigan University (1049) is 16 points higher than at Heidelberg University (1033)
- Incoming CMU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Heidelberg University (22)
- Accepted freshman CMU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Heidelberg University (3.33)
- CMU has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than Heidelberg University (71.3%)
CMU vs. Heidelberg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMU or Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg University and CMU.
- The graduation rate at Heidelberg University is higher than Central Michigan University (55% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Central Michigan University earn on average $3,800 more per year than Heidelberg University graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $40,700)
- Central Michigan University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Heidelberg University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- CMU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Heidelberg University graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Heidelberg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CMU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/