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CMU GVSU Oakland WSU Michigan State ISU Eastern Michigan University Northern Illinois Michigan Tech Michigan UM-Dearborn Ferris State University| Upper Iowa University | Western Michigan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UIU | WMU | ||
| Location | Fayette, IA | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,072 | 17,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #737 | #634 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiu.edu | wmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIU | WMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,589 | $14,523 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,589 | $18,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,644 | $11,102 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,563 | $20,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,788 | $6,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
UIU | WMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,405 | 20,501 | ||
| Admitted | 762 | 17,334 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.2% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1050 | 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 |
UIU | WMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIU | WMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $26,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $275 |
Diversity |
UIU | WMU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
UIU | WMU | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 19% | ||
Campus |
UIU | 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 UIU based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 3,072 students)
UIU vs. WMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIU or WMU?
- Upper Iowa University is 124.4% more expensive to attend than WMU for in-state tuition ($32,589.00 vs. $14,523.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.5% higher at UIU than Western Michigan University ($32,589.00 vs. $18,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Michigan University than UIU ($20,030 vs. $24,563)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Upper Iowa University are 15.1% lower than costs at Western Michigan University ($9,644 vs. $11,102)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Upper Iowa University than Western Michigan University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Upper Iowa University students is 278.5% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($25,788 vs. $6,813)
UIU vs. WMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIU or WMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WMU or UIU .
- The average SAT score at Western Michigan University (1030) is 100 points higher than at UIU (930)
- Incoming WMU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UIU (20)
- Accepted freshman WMU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at UIU (3.34)
- WMU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than UIU (54.2%)
UIU vs. WMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIU 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 UIU.
- The graduation rate at WMU is higher than Upper Iowa University (56% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $6,800 more per year than UIU graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $42,100)
- Upper Iowa University students graduate with a $2,633 lower median federal student loan debt than WMU graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,633)
- UIU graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than WMU graduates. ($248 vs. $275)
- More WMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIU students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/