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Overview |
Coe College | WMU | ||
| Location | Cedar Rapids, IA | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,278 | 16,693 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #397 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coe.edu | wmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coe College | WMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,226 | $15,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,226 | $18,998 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,336 | $11,713 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,940 | $20,183 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,772 | $8,217 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Coe College | WMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,171 | 20,100 | ||
| Admitted | 5,068 | 17,020 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.1% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1280 | 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 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Coe College | WMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coe College | WMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,100 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,105 | $26,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $290 | $275 |
Diversity |
Coe College | WMU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Coe College | WMU | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Coe College | WMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Michigan University is larger than than Coe College based on total student enrollment (16,693 students vs. 1,278 students)
Coe College vs. WMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coe College or WMU?
- Coe College is 243.6% more expensive to attend than WMU for in-state tuition ($52,226.00 vs. $15,198.00)
- Out of state tuition is 174.9% higher at Coe College than Western Michigan University ($52,226.00 vs. $18,998.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Michigan University than Coe College ($20,183 vs. $20,940)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coe College are 3.3% lower than costs at Western Michigan University ($11,336 vs. $11,713)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Coe College than Western Michigan University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coe College students is 432.7% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($43,772 vs. $8,217)
Coe College vs. WMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Coe College or WMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WMU or Coe College .
- The average SAT score at Coe College (1126) is 96 points higher than at WMU (1030)
- Incoming Coe College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at WMU (22)
- Accepted freshman Coe College students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at WMU (3.5)
- WMU has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Coe College (70.7%)
Coe College vs. WMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coe 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 Coe College.
- The graduation rate at Coe College is higher than Western Michigan University (69% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $800 more per year than Coe College graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $48,100)
- Western Michigan University students graduate with a $1,472 lower median federal student loan debt than Coe College graduates. ($26,633 vs. $28,105)
- WMU graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Coe College graduates. ($275 vs. $290)
- More Coe College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/