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Overview |
Finlandia University | WMU | ||
| Location | Hancock, MI | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 450 | 17,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #634 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | finlandia.edu | wmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Finlandia University | WMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,346 | $14,523 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,346 | $18,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,978 | $11,102 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,539 | $20,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,722 | $6,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Finlandia University | WMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,385 | 20,501 | ||
| Admitted | 922 | 17,334 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.6% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Finlandia University | WMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Finlandia University | WMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $275 |
Diversity |
Finlandia University | WMU | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 1% |
Students |
Finlandia University | WMU | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Finlandia University | 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 Finlandia University based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 450 students)
Finlandia University vs. WMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Finlandia University or WMU?
- Finlandia University is 74.5% more expensive to attend than WMU for in-state tuition ($25,346.00 vs. $14,523.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.6% higher at Finlandia University than Western Michigan University ($25,346.00 vs. $18,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Michigan University than Finlandia University ($20,030 vs. $20,539)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Finlandia University are 11.3% lower than costs at Western Michigan University ($9,978 vs. $11,102)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Finlandia University than Western Michigan University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Finlandia University students is 130.8% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($15,722 vs. $6,813)
Finlandia University vs. WMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Finlandia University or WMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WMU or Finlandia University .
- The average SAT score at Western Michigan University (1030) is 144 points higher than at Finlandia University (886)
- Incoming WMU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Finlandia University (19)
- Accepted freshman WMU students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Finlandia University (2.89)
- WMU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Finlandia University (66.6%)
Finlandia University vs. WMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Finlandia University 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 Finlandia University.
- The graduation rate at WMU is higher than Finlandia University (56% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $11,800 more per year than Finlandia University graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $37,100)
- Western Michigan University students graduate with a $367 lower median federal student loan debt than Finlandia University graduates. ($26,633 vs. $27,000)
- WMU graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Finlandia University graduates. ($275 vs. $279)
- More Finlandia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/