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Overview |
Lewis University | CMU | ||
| Location | Romeoville, IL | Mount Pleasant, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,513 | 14,557 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #345 | #715 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lewisu.edu | cmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lewis University | CMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,320 | $13,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,320 | $13,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,956 | $11,248 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,184 | $15,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,423 | $11,314 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Lewis University | CMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,746 | 19,888 | ||
| Admitted | 3,515 | 15,701 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.2% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1200 | 980/1220 | ||
| 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 |
Lewis University | CMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lewis University | CMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,625 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lewis University | CMU | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Lewis University | CMU | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Lewis University | CMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Michigan University is larger than than Lewis University based on total student enrollment (14,557 students vs. 6,513 students)
Lewis University vs. CMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lewis University or CMU?
- Lewis University is 175.2% more expensive to attend than CMU for in-state tuition ($36,320.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 175.2% higher at Lewis University than Central Michigan University ($36,320.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Michigan University than Lewis University ($15,605 vs. $19,184)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Michigan University are 6.3% lower than costs at Lewis University ($11,248 vs. $11,956)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lewis University than Central Michigan University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis University students is 133.5% larger than aid received Central Michigan University ($26,423 vs. $11,314)
Lewis University vs. CMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lewis University or CMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CMU or Lewis University .
- The average SAT score at Lewis University (1051) is 2 points higher than at CMU (1049)
- Incoming Lewis University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at CMU (23)
- Accepted freshman Lewis University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at CMU (3.47)
- CMU has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than Lewis University (74.1%)
Lewis University vs. CMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lewis University 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 Lewis University.
- The graduation rate at Lewis University is higher than Central Michigan University (63% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Lewis University earn on average $7,000 more per year than CMU graduates after ten years. ($51,500 vs. $44,500)
- Lewis University students graduate with a $2,375 lower median federal student loan debt than CMU graduates. ($24,625 vs. $27,000)
- Lewis University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than CMU graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More Lewis University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CMU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/