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Overview |
CMU | Ohio University | ||
| Location | Mount Pleasant, MI | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,557 | 24,145 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #715 | #525 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cmich.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMU | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,200 | $13,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,200 | $23,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $12,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,605 | $20,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,314 | $9,416 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 96% |
Admission |
CMU | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,888 | 24,978 | ||
| Admitted | 15,701 | 21,610 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 1080/1270 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CMU | Ohio University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMU | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
CMU | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
CMU | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 12% | ||
Campus |
CMU | Ohio University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than CMU based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 14,557 students)
CMU vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMU or Ohio University?
- Ohio University Main Campus is 1.2% more expensive to attend than CMU for in-state tuition ($13,352.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.7% higher at Ohio University than Central Michigan University ($23,720.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Michigan University than Ohio University ($15,605 vs. $20,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Michigan University are 9.7% lower than costs at Ohio University Main Campus ($11,248 vs. $12,336)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Central Michigan University as Ohio University Main Campus (96% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central Michigan University students is 20.2% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($11,314 vs. $9,416)
CMU vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CMU or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or CMU .
- The average SAT score at Ohio University Main Campus (1108) is 59 points higher than at CMU (1049)
- Incoming Ohio University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at CMU (23)
- Accepted freshman Ohio University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at CMU (3.47)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than CMU (78.9%)
CMU vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMU or Ohio 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 Ohio University and CMU.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than Central Michigan University (65% vs. 54%)
- Graduates of Central Michigan University and Ohio University have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($44,500 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CMU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than CMU graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More CMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/