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Overview |
Hillsdale College | WMU | ||
| Location | Hillsdale, Michigan | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,678 | 17,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #634 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hillsdale.edu | wmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hillsdale College | WMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,590 | $14,523 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,590 | $18,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,500 | $11,102 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,196 | $20,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,093 | $6,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
Hillsdale College | WMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,017 | 20,501 | ||
| Admitted | 621 | 17,334 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 20.6% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 62.3% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1520 | 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hillsdale College | WMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hillsdale College | WMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $26,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $275 |
Diversity |
Hillsdale College | WMU | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Hillsdale College | WMU | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Hillsdale College | WMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Michigan University is larger than than Hillsdale College based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 1,678 students)
Hillsdale College vs. WMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hillsdale College or WMU?
- Hillsdale College is 103.7% more expensive to attend than WMU for in-state tuition ($29,590.00 vs. $14,523.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63% higher at Hillsdale College than Western Michigan University ($29,590.00 vs. $18,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Michigan University than Hillsdale College ($20,030 vs. $24,196)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Michigan University are 12.6% lower than costs at Hillsdale College ($11,102 vs. $12,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hillsdale College than Western Michigan University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hillsdale College students is 209.6% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($21,093 vs. $6,813)
Hillsdale College vs. WMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hillsdale College or WMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WMU or Hillsdale College .
- Accepted freshman Hillsdale College students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at WMU (3.5)
- WMU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Hillsdale College (20.6%)
Hillsdale College vs. WMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hillsdale 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 Hillsdale College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/