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Overview |
CMU | University of Toledo | ||
| Location | Mount Pleasant, MI | Toledo, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,557 | 15,545 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #715 | #545 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cmich.edu | utoledo.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMU | University of Toledo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,200 | $9,985 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,200 | $19,345 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $14,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,605 | $17,654 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,314 | $10,047 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 96% |
Admission |
CMU | University of Toledo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,888 | 12,575 | ||
| Admitted | 15,701 | 11,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 92.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 18.4%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 1060/1280 | ||
| 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 | University of Toledo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMU | University of Toledo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $49,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
CMU | University of Toledo | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
CMU | University of Toledo | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 17% | ||
Campus |
CMU | University of Toledo | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Toledo is larger than than CMU based on total student enrollment (15,545 students vs. 14,557 students)
CMU vs. University of Toledo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMU or University of Toledo?
- Central Michigan University is 32.2% more expensive to attend than University of Toledo for in-state tuition ($13,200.00 vs. $9,985.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.6% higher at University of Toledo than Central Michigan University ($19,345.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Michigan University than University of Toledo ($15,605 vs. $17,654)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Michigan University are 25.8% lower than costs at University of Toledo ($11,248 vs. $14,148)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Central Michigan University as University of Toledo (96% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central Michigan University students is 12.6% larger than aid received University of Toledo ($11,314 vs. $10,047)
CMU vs. University of Toledo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CMU or University of Toledo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Toledo or CMU .
- The average SAT score at University of Toledo (1069) is 20 points higher than at CMU (1049)
- Incoming CMU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at University of Toledo (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Toledo students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at CMU (3.47)
- University of Toledo has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than CMU (78.9%)
CMU vs. University of Toledo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMU or University of Toledo? 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 University of Toledo and CMU.
- The graduation rate at CMU is higher than University of Toledo (54% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Toledo earn on average $5,000 more per year than CMU graduates after ten years. ($49,500 vs. $44,500)
- University of Toledo students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CMU graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Toledo 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 University of Toledo students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/