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Overview |
Lewis University | WMU | ||
| Location | Romeoville, IL | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,513 | 17,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #345 | #634 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lewisu.edu | wmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lewis University | WMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,320 | $14,523 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,320 | $18,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,956 | $11,102 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,184 | $20,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,423 | $6,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Lewis University | WMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,746 | 20,501 | ||
| Admitted | 3,515 | 17,334 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.2% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1200 | 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 |
Lewis University | WMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lewis University | WMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,625 | $26,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $275 |
Diversity |
Lewis University | WMU | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Lewis University | WMU | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Lewis University | WMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Michigan University is larger than than Lewis University based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 6,513 students)
Lewis University vs. WMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lewis University or WMU?
- Lewis University is 150.1% more expensive to attend than WMU for in-state tuition ($36,320.00 vs. $14,523.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.1% higher at Lewis University than Western Michigan University ($36,320.00 vs. $18,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lewis University than WMU ($19,184 vs. $20,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Michigan University are 7.7% lower than costs at Lewis University ($11,102 vs. $11,956)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lewis University than Western Michigan University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis University students is 287.8% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($26,423 vs. $6,813)
Lewis University vs. WMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lewis University or WMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WMU or Lewis University .
- The average SAT score at Lewis University (1051) is 21 points higher than at WMU (1030)
- Incoming Lewis University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at WMU (22)
- Accepted freshman Lewis 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 Lewis University (74.1%)
Lewis University vs. WMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lewis 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 Lewis University.
- The graduation rate at Lewis University is higher than Western Michigan University (63% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Lewis University earn on average $2,600 more per year than WMU graduates after ten years. ($51,500 vs. $48,900)
- Lewis University students graduate with a $2,008 lower median federal student loan debt than WMU graduates. ($24,625 vs. $26,633)
- Lewis University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than WMU graduates. ($254 vs. $275)
- More Lewis University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/