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Overview |
Michigan | WMU | ||
| Location | Ann Arbor, MI | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 51,225 | 17,000 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #50 | #634 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umich.edu | wmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan | WMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,404 | $14,523 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,002 | $18,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,171 | $11,102 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,318 | $20,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,121 | $6,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 93% |
Admission |
Michigan | WMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 84,289 | 20,501 | ||
| Admitted | 14,914 | 17,334 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.7% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.3% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.88 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1530 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Michigan | WMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan | WMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,400 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,103 | $26,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $207 | $275 |
Diversity |
Michigan | WMU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Michigan | WMU | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Michigan | WMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan is larger than than WMU based on total student enrollment (51,225 students vs. 17,000 students)
Michigan vs. WMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan or WMU?
- University of Michigan is 13% more expensive to attend than WMU for in-state tuition ($16,404.00 vs. $14,523.00)
- Out of state tuition is 203% higher at Michigan than Western Michigan University ($55,002.00 vs. $18,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan than WMU ($19,318 vs. $20,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Michigan University are 18.6% lower than costs at University of Michigan ($11,102 vs. $13,171)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Michigan University than University of Michigan (93% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Michigan students is 121.9% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($15,121 vs. $6,813)
Michigan vs. WMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan or WMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WMU or Michigan .
- The average SAT score at University of Michigan (1384) is 354 points higher than at WMU (1030)
- Incoming Michigan students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at WMU (22)
- Accepted freshman Michigan students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at WMU (3.5)
- WMU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Michigan (17.7%)
Michigan vs. WMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan 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 Michigan.
- The graduation rate at Michigan is higher than Western Michigan University (90% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan earn on average $25,500 more per year than WMU graduates after ten years. ($74,400 vs. $48,900)
- University of Michigan students graduate with a $6,530 lower median federal student loan debt than WMU graduates. ($20,103 vs. $26,633)
- Michigan graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than WMU graduates. ($207 vs. $275)
- More Michigan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/