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CMU GVSU UCF FAU USF Main Campus Oakland FGCU WSU Florida State Michigan State The University of West Florida ISU| University of North Florida | Western Michigan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNF | WMU | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,453 | 16,693 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #599 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unf.edu | wmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNF | WMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,281 | $15,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,999 | $18,998 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,910 | $11,713 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,628 | $20,183 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,162 | $8,217 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 91% |
Admission |
UNF | WMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,568 | 20,100 | ||
| Admitted | 13,430 | 17,020 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.3% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1210 | 990/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
UNF | WMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNF | WMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,000 | $26,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $165 | $275 |
Diversity |
UNF | WMU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
UNF | WMU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 21% | ||
Campus |
UNF | 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
- Western Michigan University is larger than than UNF based on total student enrollment (16,693 students vs. 16,453 students)
UNF vs. WMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNF or WMU?
- Western Michigan University is 255% more expensive to attend than UNF for in-state tuition ($15,198.00 vs. $4,281.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.6% higher at WMU than University of North Florida ($18,998.00 vs. $17,999.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Florida than WMU ($10,628 vs. $20,183)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Florida are 7.4% lower than costs at Western Michigan University ($10,910 vs. $11,713)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Michigan University than University of North Florida (91% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Florida students is 11.5% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($9,162 vs. $8,217)
UNF vs. WMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNF or WMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WMU or UNF .
- The average SAT score at University of North Florida (1140) is 110 points higher than at WMU (1030)
- Incoming UNF students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at WMU (22)
- Accepted freshman UNF students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at WMU (3.5)
- WMU has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than UNF (62.3%)
UNF vs. WMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNF 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 UNF.
- The graduation rate at WMU is higher than University of North Florida (56% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $1,700 more per year than UNF graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $47,200)
- University of North Florida students graduate with a $10,633 lower median federal student loan debt than WMU graduates. ($16,000 vs. $26,633)
- UNF graduates are paying $110 less per month on federal student loans than WMU graduates. ($165 vs. $275)
- More UNF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/