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Overview |
CMU | W&J | ||
| Location | Mount Pleasant, MI | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,557 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #715 | #264 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cmich.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMU | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,200 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,200 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,605 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,314 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
CMU | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,888 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 15,701 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMU | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
CMU | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
CMU | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 28% | ||
Campus |
CMU | W&J | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Michigan University is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (14,557 students vs. 1,151 students)
CMU vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMU or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 275.8% more expensive to attend than CMU for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 275.8% higher at W&J than Central Michigan University ($49,612.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Michigan University than W&J ($15,605 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Michigan University are 20.2% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($11,248 vs. $13,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Central Michigan University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 244.4% larger than aid received Central Michigan University ($38,963 vs. $11,314)
CMU vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CMU or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or CMU .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at CMU (3.47)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than CMU (78.9%)
CMU vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMU or W&J? 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 W&J and CMU.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Central Michigan University (74% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $12,400 more per year than CMU graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $44,500)
- Washington & Jefferson College and CMU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Washington & Jefferson College and CMU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CMU students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/