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Overview |
Schoolcraft College | WMU | ||
| Location | Livonia, MI | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,650 | 17,000 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #634 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | schoolcraft.edu | wmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Schoolcraft College | WMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,406 | $14,523 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,890 | $18,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,561 | $11,102 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,956 | $20,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $2,567 | $6,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 93% |
Admission |
Schoolcraft College | WMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 20,501 | ||
| Admitted | - | 17,334 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.87 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Schoolcraft College | WMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Schoolcraft College | WMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,700 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,800 | $26,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $90 | $275 |
Diversity |
Schoolcraft College | WMU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Schoolcraft College | WMU | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Schoolcraft College | WMU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Michigan University is larger than than Schoolcraft College based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 7,650 students)
Schoolcraft College vs. WMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Schoolcraft College or WMU?
- Western Michigan University is 197.1% more expensive to attend than Schoolcraft College for in-state tuition ($14,523.00 vs. $4,888.00)
- Out of state tuition is 163.5% higher at WMU than Schoolcraft College ($18,154.00 vs. $6,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Schoolcraft College than WMU ($8,956 vs. $20,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Schoolcraft College are 29.7% lower than costs at Western Michigan University ($8,561 vs. $11,102)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Michigan University than Schoolcraft College (93% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Michigan University students is 165.4% larger than aid received Schoolcraft College ($6,813 vs. $2,567)
Which college is harder to get into, Schoolcraft College or WMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WMU or Schoolcraft College .
- Accepted freshman WMU students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Schoolcraft College (2.87)
Schoolcraft College vs. WMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Schoolcraft 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 Schoolcraft College.
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $14,200 more per year than Schoolcraft College graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $34,700)
- Schoolcraft College students graduate with a $17,833 lower median federal student loan debt than WMU graduates. ($8,800 vs. $26,633)
- Schoolcraft College graduates are paying $185 less per month on federal student loans than WMU graduates. ($90 vs. $275)
- More WMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Schoolcraft College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/