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Overview |
Grace Christian University | WMU | ||
| Location | Wyoming, MI | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,031 | 17,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #634 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other Protestant | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gbcol.edu | wmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grace Christian University | WMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,320 | $14,523 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,320 | $18,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,830 | $11,102 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,988 | $20,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,323 | $6,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 93% |
Admission |
Grace Christian University | WMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 293 | 20,501 | ||
| Admitted | 292 | 17,334 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.7% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.03 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| 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 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Grace Christian University | WMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grace Christian University | WMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,300 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,247 | $26,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $275 |
Diversity |
Grace Christian University | WMU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Grace Christian University | WMU | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Grace Christian University | WMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Michigan University is larger than than Grace Christian University based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 1,031 students)
Grace Christian University vs. WMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grace Christian University or WMU?
- Western Michigan University is 9% more expensive to attend than Grace Christian University for in-state tuition ($14,523.00 vs. $13,320.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.3% higher at WMU than Grace Christian University ($18,154.00 vs. $13,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grace Christian University than WMU ($12,988 vs. $20,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grace Christian University are 25.7% lower than costs at Western Michigan University ($8,830 vs. $11,102)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grace Christian University than Western Michigan University (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grace Christian University students is 51.5% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($10,323 vs. $6,813)
Grace Christian University vs. WMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grace Christian University or WMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WMU or Grace Christian University .
- Accepted freshman WMU students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Grace Christian University (3.03)
- Grace Christian University has a higher acceptance rate (99.7%) than WMU (84.6%)
Grace Christian University vs. WMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grace Christian 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 Grace Christian University.
- The graduation rate at WMU is higher than Grace Christian University (56% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $20,600 more per year than Grace Christian University graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $28,300)
- Grace Christian University students graduate with a $3,386 lower median federal student loan debt than WMU graduates. ($23,247 vs. $26,633)
- Grace Christian University graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than WMU graduates. ($240 vs. $275)
- More WMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Grace Christian University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/