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Overview |
Emmaus Bible College | WMU | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 206 | 17,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #634 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Brethren Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emmaus.edu | wmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emmaus Bible College | WMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $14,523 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $18,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,050 | $11,102 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,521 | $20,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,856 | $6,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Emmaus Bible College | WMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 70 | 20,501 | ||
| Admitted | 70 | 17,334 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100%Open | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61.4%Open | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1240 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Emmaus Bible College | WMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emmaus Bible College | WMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,509 | $26,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $275 |
Diversity |
Emmaus Bible College | WMU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Emmaus Bible College | WMU | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Emmaus Bible College | WMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Michigan University is larger than than Emmaus Bible College based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 206 students)
Emmaus Bible College vs. WMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emmaus Bible College or WMU?
- Emmaus Bible College is 36.3% more expensive to attend than WMU for in-state tuition ($19,800.00 vs. $14,523.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.1% higher at Emmaus Bible College than Western Michigan University ($19,800.00 vs. $18,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emmaus Bible College than WMU ($15,521 vs. $20,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emmaus Bible College are 22.7% lower than costs at Western Michigan University ($9,050 vs. $11,102)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emmaus Bible College than Western Michigan University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emmaus Bible College students is 118.1% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($14,856 vs. $6,813)
Emmaus Bible College vs. WMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emmaus Bible College or WMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WMU or Emmaus Bible College .
- The average SAT score at Emmaus Bible College (1069) is 39 points higher than at WMU (1030)
- Incoming Emmaus Bible College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at WMU (22)
- Accepted freshman Emmaus Bible College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at WMU (3.5)
- Emmaus Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than WMU (84.6%)
Emmaus Bible College vs. WMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emmaus Bible 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 Emmaus Bible College.
- The graduation rate at WMU is higher than Emmaus Bible College (56% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $17,200 more per year than Emmaus Bible College graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $31,700)
- Emmaus Bible College students graduate with a $11,124 lower median federal student loan debt than WMU graduates. ($15,509 vs. $26,633)
- Emmaus Bible College graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than WMU graduates. ($160 vs. $275)
- More Emmaus Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/