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Overview |
CMU | Wheeling University | ||
| Location | Mount Pleasant, MI | Wheeling, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,557 | 749 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #715 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cmich.edu | wju.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMU | Wheeling University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,200 | $28,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,200 | $28,090 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $11,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,605 | $19,998 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,314 | $21,746 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
CMU | Wheeling University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,888 | 1,576 | ||
| Admitted | 15,701 | 1,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 72.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 950/1180 | ||
| 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 | Wheeling University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMU | Wheeling University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $48,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
CMU | Wheeling University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
CMU | Wheeling University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 68% | ||
Campus |
CMU | Wheeling University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Michigan University is larger than than Wheeling University based on total student enrollment (14,557 students vs. 749 students)
CMU vs. Wheeling University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMU or Wheeling University?
- Wheeling University is 112.8% more expensive to attend than CMU for in-state tuition ($28,090.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.8% higher at Wheeling University than Central Michigan University ($28,090.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Michigan University than Wheeling University ($15,605 vs. $19,998)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Michigan University are 3.3% lower than costs at Wheeling University ($11,248 vs. $11,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheeling University than Central Michigan University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheeling University students is 92.2% larger than aid received Central Michigan University ($21,746 vs. $11,314)
CMU vs. Wheeling University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CMU or Wheeling University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wheeling University or CMU .
- The average SAT score at Central Michigan University (1049) is 17 points higher than at Wheeling University (1032)
- Incoming CMU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Wheeling University (23)
- Accepted freshman CMU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Wheeling University (3.33)
- CMU has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than Wheeling University (72.7%)
CMU vs. Wheeling University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMU or Wheeling 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 Wheeling University and CMU.
- The graduation rate at Wheeling University is higher than Central Michigan University (62% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Wheeling University earn on average $3,600 more per year than CMU graduates after ten years. ($48,100 vs. $44,500)
- Wheeling University and CMU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wheeling University and CMU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Wheeling University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CMU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/