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CMU GVSU Oakland WSU Michigan State ISU Eastern Michigan University Northern Illinois Michigan Tech Michigan UM-Dearborn Ferris State University| Western Michigan University | Cardinal Stritch University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WMU | Stritch | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 17,000 | 1,332 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #634 | #561 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wmich.edu | stritch.edu | ||
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Costs |
WMU | Stritch | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,523 | $34,744 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,154 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,102 | $8,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,030 | $20,002 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,813 | $28,670 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
WMU | Stritch | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,501 | 728 | ||
| Admitted | 17,334 | 674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 1010/1220 | ||
| 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 |
WMU | Stritch | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WMU | Stritch | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,633 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $279 |
Diversity |
WMU | Stritch | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
WMU | Stritch | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 24% | ||
Campus |
WMU | Stritch | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Michigan University is larger than than Stritch based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 1,332 students)
WMU vs. Stritch Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WMU or Stritch?
- Cardinal Stritch University is 139.2% more expensive to attend than WMU for in-state tuition ($34,744.00 vs. $14,523.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.4% higher at Stritch than Western Michigan University ($34,744.00 vs. $18,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cardinal Stritch University than WMU ($20,002 vs. $20,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cardinal Stritch University are 24.7% lower than costs at Western Michigan University ($8,900 vs. $11,102)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cardinal Stritch University than Western Michigan University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cardinal Stritch University students is 320.8% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($28,670 vs. $6,813)
WMU vs. Stritch Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WMU or Stritch? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stritch or WMU .
- The average SAT score at Western Michigan University (1030) is 2 points higher than at Stritch (1028)
- Incoming WMU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Stritch (22)
- Accepted freshman WMU students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Stritch (3.18)
- Stritch has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than WMU (84.6%)
WMU vs. Stritch Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WMU or Stritch? 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 Stritch and WMU.
- The graduation rate at WMU is higher than Cardinal Stritch University (56% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Cardinal Stritch University earn on average $3,600 more per year than WMU graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $48,900)
- Western Michigan University students graduate with a $367 lower median federal student loan debt than Stritch graduates. ($26,633 vs. $27,000)
- WMU graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Stritch graduates. ($275 vs. $279)
- More WMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stritch students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/