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Overview |
Principia College | WMU | ||
| Location | Elsah, Illinois | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 338 | 16,693 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #631 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | principiacollege.edu | wmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Principia College | WMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,250 | $15,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,250 | $18,998 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,370 | $11,713 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,904 | $20,183 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,096 | $8,217 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 91% |
Admission |
Principia College | WMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 268 | 20,100 | ||
| Admitted | 119 | 17,020 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.4% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 70.6% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 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 |
Principia College | WMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Principia 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 |
Principia College | WMU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 14% | ||
| 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 |
Principia College | WMU | ||
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| % In-State | 3% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Principia 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 Principia College based on total student enrollment (16,693 students vs. 338 students)
Principia College vs. WMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Principia College or WMU?
- Principia College is 112.2% more expensive to attend than WMU for in-state tuition ($32,250.00 vs. $15,198.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.8% higher at Principia College than Western Michigan University ($32,250.00 vs. $18,998.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Principia College than WMU ($14,904 vs. $20,183)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Michigan University are 14.1% lower than costs at Principia College ($11,713 vs. $13,370)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Michigan University than Principia College (91% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Principia College students is 290.6% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($32,096 vs. $8,217)
Principia College vs. WMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Principia College or WMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WMU or Principia College .
- Accepted freshman WMU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Principia College (3.34)
- WMU has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Principia College (44.4%)
Principia College vs. WMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Principia 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 Principia College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/