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WMU Eastern Michigan University Michigan State GVSU WSU Saginaw Valley State University Michigan Oakland Ferris State University Michigan Tech Northern Michigan University UM-Dearborn| Central Michigan University | Wisconsin Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CMU | WLC | ||
| Location | Mount Pleasant, MI | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,557 | 1,086 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #715 | #532 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cmich.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMU | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,200 | $33,210 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,200 | $33,210 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $11,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,605 | $22,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,314 | $23,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
CMU | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,888 | 1,474 | ||
| Admitted | 15,701 | 1,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 22.3% | ||
| 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 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 1038/1243 | ||
| 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 | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMU | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
CMU | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
CMU | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 33% | ||
Campus |
CMU | WLC | ||
| 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 WLC based on total student enrollment (14,557 students vs. 1,086 students)
CMU vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMU or WLC?
- Wisconsin Lutheran College is 151.6% more expensive to attend than CMU for in-state tuition ($33,210.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 151.6% higher at WLC than Central Michigan University ($33,210.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Michigan University than WLC ($15,605 vs. $22,682)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Michigan University are 1.2% lower than costs at Wisconsin Lutheran College ($11,248 vs. $11,380)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wisconsin Lutheran College than Central Michigan University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wisconsin Lutheran College students is 104.4% larger than aid received Central Michigan University ($23,128 vs. $11,314)
CMU vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CMU or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or CMU .
- The average SAT score at Wisconsin Lutheran College (1101) is 52 points higher than at CMU (1049)
- Incoming WLC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at CMU (23)
- Accepted freshman WLC students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at CMU (3.47)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than CMU (78.9%)
CMU vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMU or WLC? 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 WLC and CMU.
- The graduation rate at WLC is higher than Central Michigan University (63% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Central Michigan University earn on average $1,500 more per year than WLC graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $43,000)
- Wisconsin Lutheran College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CMU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WLC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than CMU graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More WLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CMU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/