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Overview |
Goshen College | WMU | ||
| Location | Goshen, IN | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 768 | 17,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #634 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goshen.edu | wmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goshen College | WMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,660 | $14,523 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,660 | $18,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,100 | $11,102 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,267 | $20,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,700 | $6,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Goshen College | WMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 991 | 20,501 | ||
| Admitted | 927 | 17,334 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.5% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Goshen College | WMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goshen College | WMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,101 | $26,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $207 | $275 |
Diversity |
Goshen College | WMU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Goshen College | WMU | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Goshen College | WMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Michigan University is larger than than Goshen College based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 768 students)
Goshen College vs. WMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goshen College or WMU?
- Goshen College is 152.4% more expensive to attend than WMU for in-state tuition ($36,660.00 vs. $14,523.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.9% higher at Goshen College than Western Michigan University ($36,660.00 vs. $18,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goshen College than WMU ($19,267 vs. $20,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goshen College are 0% lower than costs at Western Michigan University ($11,100 vs. $11,102)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goshen College than Western Michigan University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goshen College students is 321.3% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($28,700 vs. $6,813)
Goshen College vs. WMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goshen College or WMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WMU or Goshen College .
- The average SAT score at Goshen College (1059) is 29 points higher than at WMU (1030)
- Incoming Goshen College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at WMU (22)
- Accepted freshman WMU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Goshen College (3.42)
- Goshen College has a higher acceptance rate (93.5%) than WMU (84.6%)
Goshen College vs. WMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goshen 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 Goshen College.
- The graduation rate at Goshen College is higher than Western Michigan University (73% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $8,500 more per year than Goshen College graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $40,400)
- Goshen College students graduate with a $6,532 lower median federal student loan debt than WMU graduates. ($20,101 vs. $26,633)
- Goshen College graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than WMU graduates. ($207 vs. $275)
- More Goshen College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/