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Overview |
CMU | LRC | ||
| Location | Mount Pleasant, MI | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,557 | 2,068 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #715 | #796 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cmich.edu | laroche.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMU | LRC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,200 | $31,334 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,200 | $31,334 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $12,886 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,605 | $24,233 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,314 | $20,948 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 94% |
Admission |
CMU | LRC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,888 | 3,222 | ||
| Admitted | 15,701 | 3,137 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 4.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 970/1170 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CMU | LRC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMU | LRC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
CMU | LRC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
CMU | LRC | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 5% | ||
Campus |
CMU | LRC | ||
| 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 LRC based on total student enrollment (14,557 students vs. 2,068 students)
CMU vs. LRC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMU or LRC?
- La Roche College is 137.4% more expensive to attend than CMU for in-state tuition ($31,334.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 137.4% higher at LRC than Central Michigan University ($31,334.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Michigan University than LRC ($15,605 vs. $24,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Michigan University are 14.6% lower than costs at La Roche College ($11,248 vs. $12,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central Michigan University than La Roche College (96% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Roche College students is 85.2% larger than aid received Central Michigan University ($20,948 vs. $11,314)
CMU vs. LRC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CMU or LRC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LRC or CMU .
- The average SAT score at Central Michigan University (1049) is 110 points higher than at LRC (939)
- Incoming CMU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at LRC (20)
- Accepted freshman CMU students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at LRC (3.2)
- LRC has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than CMU (78.9%)
CMU vs. LRC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMU or LRC? 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 LRC and CMU.
- The graduation rate at CMU is higher than La Roche College (54% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Central Michigan University earn on average $200 more per year than LRC graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $44,300)
- La Roche College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CMU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- LRC graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than CMU graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More LRC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CMU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/