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Overview |
CMU | UT Martin | ||
| Location | Mount Pleasant, MI | Martin, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,399 | 6,941 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #802 | #811 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cmich.edu | utm.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMU | UT Martin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,740 | $8,546 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,740 | $14,586 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,178 | $7,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,826 | $11,151 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,638 | $10,326 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
CMU | UT Martin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,102 | 5,199 | ||
| Admitted | 16,474 | 4,540 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 87.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 24.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1210 | 1000/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
CMU | UT Martin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMU | UT Martin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
CMU | UT Martin | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
CMU | UT Martin | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 10% | ||
Campus |
CMU | UT Martin | ||
| 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 UT Martin based on total student enrollment (14,399 students vs. 6,941 students)
CMU vs. UT Martin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMU or UT Martin?
- Central Michigan University is 60.8% more expensive to attend than UT Martin for in-state tuition ($13,740.00 vs. $8,546.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.2% higher at UT Martin than Central Michigan University ($14,586.00 vs. $13,740.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee Martin than CMU ($11,151 vs. $15,826)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee Martin are 67.3% lower than costs at Central Michigan University ($7,280 vs. $12,178)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tennessee Martin than Central Michigan University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central Michigan University students is 3% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee Martin ($10,638 vs. $10,326)
CMU vs. UT Martin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CMU or UT Martin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Martin or CMU .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee Martin (1050) is 1 points higher than at CMU (1049)
- Incoming CMU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UT Martin (23)
- Accepted freshman UT Martin students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at CMU (3.47)
- CMU has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than UT Martin (87.3%)
CMU vs. UT Martin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMU or UT Martin? 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 UT Martin and CMU.
- The graduation rate at CMU is higher than The University of Tennessee Martin (54% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Central Michigan University earn on average $5,400 more per year than UT Martin graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $39,100)
- The University of Tennessee Martin students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CMU graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- UT Martin graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than CMU graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More UT Martin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CMU students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/