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Overview |
CMU | Rochester College | ||
| Location | Mount Pleasant, MI | Rochester Hills, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,399 | 1,173 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #802 | #862 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cmich.edu | rc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMU | Rochester College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,740 | $27,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,740 | $27,938 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,178 | $9,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,826 | $19,660 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,638 | $16,548 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
CMU | Rochester College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,102 | 490 | ||
| Admitted | 16,474 | 320 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 65.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 44.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1210 | 840/1060 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
CMU | Rochester College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMU | Rochester College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,403 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $252 |
Diversity |
CMU | Rochester College | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 14% |
Students |
CMU | Rochester College | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 10% | ||
Campus |
CMU | Rochester College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Central Michigan University is larger than than Rochester College based on total student enrollment (14,399 students vs. 1,173 students)
CMU vs. Rochester College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMU or Rochester College?
- Rochester College is 103.3% more expensive to attend than CMU for in-state tuition ($27,938.00 vs. $13,740.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.3% higher at Rochester College than Central Michigan University ($27,938.00 vs. $13,740.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Michigan University than Rochester College ($15,826 vs. $19,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rochester College are 24.3% lower than costs at Central Michigan University ($9,800 vs. $12,178)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rochester College than Central Michigan University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rochester College students is 55.6% larger than aid received Central Michigan University ($16,548 vs. $10,638)
CMU vs. Rochester College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CMU or Rochester College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rochester College or CMU .
- The average SAT score at Central Michigan University (1049) is 100 points higher than at Rochester College (949)
- Incoming CMU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Rochester College (20)
- Accepted freshman CMU students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Rochester College (3.13)
- CMU has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Rochester College (65.3%)
CMU vs. Rochester College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMU or Rochester 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 Rochester College and CMU.
- The graduation rate at CMU is higher than Rochester College (54% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Central Michigan University earn on average $6,400 more per year than Rochester College graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $38,100)
- Rochester College students graduate with a $2,597 lower median federal student loan debt than CMU graduates. ($24,403 vs. $27,000)
- Rochester College graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than CMU graduates. ($252 vs. $279)
- More CMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rochester College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/