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Overview |
CMU | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Location | Mount Pleasant, MI | Ashland, OR | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,557 | 5,204 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #715 | #895 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cmich.edu | sou.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMU | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,200 | $9,405 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,200 | $27,765 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $15,819 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,605 | $17,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,314 | $7,011 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 77% |
Admission |
CMU | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,888 | 2,126 | ||
| Admitted | 15,701 | 1,870 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 30.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 980/1230 | ||
| 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 | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMU | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,491 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
CMU | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 10% |
Students |
CMU | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 35% | ||
Campus |
CMU | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Michigan University is larger than than Southern Oregon University based on total student enrollment (14,557 students vs. 5,204 students)
CMU vs. Southern Oregon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMU or Southern Oregon University?
- Central Michigan University is 40.4% more expensive to attend than Southern Oregon University for in-state tuition ($13,200.00 vs. $9,405.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.3% higher at Southern Oregon University than Central Michigan University ($27,765.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Michigan University than Southern Oregon University ($15,605 vs. $17,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Michigan University are 40.6% lower than costs at Southern Oregon University ($11,248 vs. $15,819)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central Michigan University than Southern Oregon University (96% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central Michigan University students is 61.4% larger than aid received Southern Oregon University ($11,314 vs. $7,011)
CMU vs. Southern Oregon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CMU or Southern Oregon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Oregon University or CMU .
- The average SAT score at Central Michigan University (1049) is 20 points higher than at Southern Oregon University (1029)
- Incoming CMU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Southern Oregon University (23)
- Accepted freshman CMU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Southern Oregon University (3.34)
- Southern Oregon University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than CMU (78.9%)
CMU vs. Southern Oregon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMU or Southern Oregon 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 Southern Oregon University and CMU.
- The graduation rate at CMU is higher than Southern Oregon University (54% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Central Michigan University earn on average $3,300 more per year than Southern Oregon University graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $41,200)
- Southern Oregon University students graduate with a $3,509 lower median federal student loan debt than CMU graduates. ($23,491 vs. $27,000)
- Southern Oregon University graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than CMU graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More CMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Oregon University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/