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Overview |
Huntington University | WMU | ||
| Location | Huntington, IN | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,472 | 17,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #592 | #634 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Brethren Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | huntington.edu | wmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Huntington University | WMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,914 | $14,523 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,914 | $18,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,500 | $11,102 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,066 | $20,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,686 | $6,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 93% |
Admission |
Huntington University | WMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,098 | 20,501 | ||
| Admitted | 851 | 17,334 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.5% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1210 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Huntington University | WMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Huntington University | WMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $275 |
Diversity |
Huntington University | WMU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Huntington University | WMU | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Huntington University | 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 Huntington University based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 1,472 students)
Huntington University vs. WMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Huntington University or WMU?
- Huntington University is 92.2% more expensive to attend than WMU for in-state tuition ($27,914.00 vs. $14,523.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.8% higher at Huntington University than Western Michigan University ($27,914.00 vs. $18,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Michigan University than Huntington University ($20,030 vs. $20,066)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Huntington University are 16.9% lower than costs at Western Michigan University ($9,500 vs. $11,102)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Huntington University than Western Michigan University (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Huntington University students is 188.9% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($19,686 vs. $6,813)
Huntington University vs. WMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Huntington University or WMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WMU or Huntington University .
- The average SAT score at Western Michigan University (1030) is 1 points higher than at Huntington University (1029)
- Incoming Huntington University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at WMU (22)
- Accepted freshman Huntington University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at WMU (3.5)
- WMU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Huntington University (77.5%)
Huntington University vs. WMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Huntington 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 Huntington University.
- The graduation rate at Huntington University is higher than Western Michigan University (62% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $12,300 more per year than Huntington University graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $36,600)
- Western Michigan University students graduate with a $367 lower median federal student loan debt than Huntington University graduates. ($26,633 vs. $27,000)
- WMU graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Huntington University graduates. ($275 vs. $279)
- More Huntington University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/