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Overview |
Cleary College | WMU | ||
| Location | Howell, MI | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 891 | 17,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #634 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cleary.edu | wmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleary College | WMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,279 | $14,523 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,279 | $18,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,200 | $11,102 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,209 | $20,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,447 | $6,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 93% |
Admission |
Cleary College | WMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 810 | 20,501 | ||
| Admitted | 547 | 17,334 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.5%Open | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8%Open | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/19 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1170 | 990/1220 | ||
| 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 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Cleary College | WMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleary College | WMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,900 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,227 | $26,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $312 | $275 |
Diversity |
Cleary College | WMU | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
Cleary College | WMU | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Cleary College | WMU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Michigan University is larger than than Cleary College based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 891 students)
Cleary College vs. WMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleary College or WMU?
- Cleary University is 53.4% more expensive to attend than WMU for in-state tuition ($22,279.00 vs. $14,523.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.7% higher at Cleary College than Western Michigan University ($22,279.00 vs. $18,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Michigan University than Cleary College ($20,030 vs. $27,209)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Michigan University are 27.9% lower than costs at Cleary University ($11,102 vs. $14,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Michigan University than Cleary University (93% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleary University students is 24% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($8,447 vs. $6,813)
Cleary College vs. WMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleary College or WMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WMU or Cleary College .
- The average SAT score at Western Michigan University (1030) is 80 points higher than at Cleary College (950)
- Incoming WMU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Cleary College (20)
- Accepted freshman WMU students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Cleary College (3.17)
- WMU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Cleary College (67.5%)
Cleary College vs. WMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleary College or WMU? 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 WMU and Cleary College.
- The graduation rate at Cleary College is higher than Western Michigan University (59% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Cleary University earn on average $6,000 more per year than WMU graduates after ten years. ($54,900 vs. $48,900)
- Western Michigan University students graduate with a $3,594 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleary College graduates. ($26,633 vs. $30,227)
- WMU graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Cleary College graduates. ($275 vs. $312)
- More WMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleary College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/