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Overview |
CMU | Hillsdale College | ||
| Location | Mount Pleasant, MI | Hillsdale, Michigan | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,557 | 1,678 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #715 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Undenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cmich.edu | hillsdale.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMU | Hillsdale College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,200 | $29,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,200 | $29,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $12,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,605 | $24,196 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,314 | $21,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
CMU | Hillsdale College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,888 | 3,017 | ||
| Admitted | 15,701 | 621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 20.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 62.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.93 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 1360/1520 | ||
| 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 | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CMU | Hillsdale College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMU | Hillsdale College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
CMU | Hillsdale College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
CMU | Hillsdale College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 78% | ||
Campus |
CMU | Hillsdale College | ||
| 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 Hillsdale College based on total student enrollment (14,557 students vs. 1,678 students)
CMU vs. Hillsdale College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMU or Hillsdale College?
- Hillsdale College is 124.2% more expensive to attend than CMU for in-state tuition ($29,590.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 124.2% higher at Hillsdale College than Central Michigan University ($29,590.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Michigan University than Hillsdale College ($15,605 vs. $24,196)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Michigan University are 11.1% lower than costs at Hillsdale College ($11,248 vs. $12,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hillsdale College than Central Michigan University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hillsdale College students is 86.4% larger than aid received Central Michigan University ($21,093 vs. $11,314)
CMU vs. Hillsdale College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CMU or Hillsdale College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hillsdale College or CMU .
- Accepted freshman Hillsdale College students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at CMU (3.47)
- CMU has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than Hillsdale College (20.6%)
CMU vs. Hillsdale College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMU or Hillsdale 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 Hillsdale College and CMU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/