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Overview |
CMU | SNC | ||
| Location | Mount Pleasant, MI | De Pere, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,557 | 1,882 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #715 | #420 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cmich.edu | snc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMU | SNC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,200 | $42,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,200 | $42,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,605 | $26,983 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,314 | $28,627 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
CMU | SNC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,888 | 3,918 | ||
| Admitted | 15,701 | 3,275 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 83.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 1010/1270 | ||
| 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 | SNC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMU | SNC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
CMU | SNC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
CMU | SNC | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 28% | ||
Campus |
CMU | SNC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Michigan University is larger than than SNC based on total student enrollment (14,557 students vs. 1,882 students)
CMU vs. SNC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMU or SNC?
- Saint Norbert College is 220.5% more expensive to attend than CMU for in-state tuition ($42,304.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 220.5% higher at SNC than Central Michigan University ($42,304.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Michigan University than SNC ($15,605 vs. $26,983)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Michigan University are 8.5% lower than costs at Saint Norbert College ($11,248 vs. $12,202)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Norbert College than Central Michigan University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Norbert College students is 153% larger than aid received Central Michigan University ($28,627 vs. $11,314)
CMU vs. SNC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CMU or SNC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SNC or CMU .
- The average SAT score at Saint Norbert College (1125) is 76 points higher than at CMU (1049)
- Incoming SNC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at CMU (23)
- Accepted freshman SNC students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at CMU (3.47)
- SNC has a higher acceptance rate (83.6%) than CMU (78.9%)
CMU vs. SNC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMU or SNC? 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 SNC and CMU.
- The graduation rate at SNC is higher than Central Michigan University (70% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Saint Norbert College earn on average $6,400 more per year than CMU graduates after ten years. ($50,900 vs. $44,500)
- Saint Norbert College and CMU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Norbert College and CMU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More SNC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CMU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/