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Overview |
FLC | CMU | ||
| Location | Durango, CO | Mount Pleasant, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,413 | 14,399 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #824 | #802 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fortlewis.edu | cmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
FLC | CMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,560 | $13,740 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,688 | $13,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,390 | $12,178 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,074 | $15,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,989 | $10,638 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 95% |
Admission |
FLC | CMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,253 | 18,102 | ||
| Admitted | 3,964 | 16,474 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/24 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 960/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
FLC | CMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FLC | CMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $279 |
Diversity |
FLC | CMU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 25% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
FLC | CMU | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 8% | ||
Campus |
FLC | CMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Michigan University is larger than than FLC based on total student enrollment (14,399 students vs. 3,413 students)
FLC vs. CMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FLC or CMU?
- Central Michigan University is 81.7% more expensive to attend than FLC for in-state tuition ($13,740.00 vs. $7,560.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36% higher at FLC than Central Michigan University ($18,688.00 vs. $13,740.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Michigan University than FLC ($15,826 vs. $16,074)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Michigan University are 10% lower than costs at Fort Lewis College ($12,178 vs. $13,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fort Lewis College than Central Michigan University (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fort Lewis College students is 31.5% larger than aid received Central Michigan University ($13,989 vs. $10,638)
FLC vs. CMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FLC or CMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CMU or FLC .
- The average SAT score at Central Michigan University (1049) is 37 points higher than at FLC (1012)
- Incoming CMU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at FLC (22)
- Accepted freshman CMU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at FLC (3.3)
- FLC has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than CMU (91%)
FLC vs. CMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FLC or CMU? 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 CMU and FLC.
- The graduation rate at CMU is higher than Fort Lewis College (54% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Central Michigan University earn on average $5,500 more per year than FLC graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $39,000)
- Fort Lewis College students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CMU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- FLC graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than CMU graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More FLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CMU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/