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WMU Eastern Michigan University Michigan State GVSU WSU RU Saginaw Valley State University JMU Michigan CNU Oakland Mary Washington College| Central Michigan University | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CMU | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Mount Pleasant, MI | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,557 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #715 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cmich.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMU | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,200 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,200 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,605 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,314 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 95% |
Admission |
CMU | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,888 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 15,701 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMU | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
CMU | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
CMU | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 5% | ||
Campus |
CMU | Longwood 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 Longwood University based on total student enrollment (14,557 students vs. 4,358 students)
CMU vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMU or Longwood University?
- Central Michigan University is 50.8% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($13,200.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.3% higher at Longwood University than Central Michigan University ($21,690.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Michigan University than Longwood University ($15,605 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Michigan University are 27.3% lower than costs at Longwood University ($11,248 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central Michigan University than Longwood University (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central Michigan University students is 9.5% larger than aid received Longwood University ($11,314 vs. $10,332)
CMU vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CMU or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or CMU .
- The average SAT score at Central Michigan University (1049) is 64 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming CMU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at CMU (3.47)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than CMU (78.9%)
CMU vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMU or Longwood 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 Longwood University and CMU.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Central Michigan University (60% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Central Michigan University earn on average $1,300 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $43,200)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CMU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than CMU graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CMU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/