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Overview |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | WMU | ||
| Location | Winona Lake, IN | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,065 | 17,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #800 | #634 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Brethren Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grace.edu | wmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | WMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,148 | $14,523 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,148 | $18,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,276 | $11,102 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,317 | $20,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,252 | $6,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 93% |
Admission |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | WMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,071 | 20,501 | ||
| Admitted | 3,445 | 17,334 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | WMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | WMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,500 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $275 |
Diversity |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | WMU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | WMU | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | WMU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | 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 College and Theological Seminary based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 2,065 students)
Grace College and Theological Seminary vs. WMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grace College and Theological Seminary or WMU?
- Grace College and Theological Seminary is 93.8% more expensive to attend than WMU for in-state tuition ($28,148.00 vs. $14,523.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.1% higher at Grace College and Theological Seminary than Western Michigan University ($28,148.00 vs. $18,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grace College and Theological Seminary than WMU ($18,317 vs. $20,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grace College and Theological Seminary are 8% lower than costs at Western Michigan University ($10,276 vs. $11,102)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Grace College and Theological Seminary as Western Michigan University (93% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grace College and Theological Seminary students is 211.9% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($21,252 vs. $6,813)
Grace College and Theological Seminary vs. WMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grace College and Theological Seminary or WMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WMU or Grace College and Theological Seminary .
- The average SAT score at Grace College and Theological Seminary (1063) is 33 points higher than at WMU (1030)
- Incoming Grace College and Theological Seminary students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at WMU (22)
- Accepted freshman Grace College and Theological Seminary students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at WMU (3.5)
- Grace College and Theological Seminary has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than WMU (84.6%)
Grace College and Theological Seminary vs. WMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grace College and Theological Seminary 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 College and Theological Seminary.
- The graduation rate at Grace College and Theological Seminary is the same as at Western Michigan University (56% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $12,400 more per year than Grace College and Theological Seminary graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $36,500)
- Grace College and Theological Seminary students graduate with a $5,133 lower median federal student loan debt than WMU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,633)
- Grace College and Theological Seminary graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than WMU graduates. ($222 vs. $275)
- More Grace College and Theological Seminary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/