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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 | Ecumenical Theological Seminary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WMU | ETS | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,000 | 64 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #634 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wmich.edu | etseminary.edu | ||
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Costs |
WMU | ETS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,523 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,154 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,102 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,030 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,813 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 0% |
Admission |
WMU | ETS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,501 | - | ||
| Admitted | 17,334 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| 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 |
WMU | ETS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WMU | ETS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,633 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | N/A |
Diversity |
WMU | ETS | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 83% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 13% |
Students |
WMU | ETS | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | - | ||
Campus |
WMU | ETS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Michigan University is larger than than ETS based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 64 students)
WMU vs. ETS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WMU or ETS?
- Western Michigan University is ?% more expensive to attend than ETS for in-state tuition ($14,523.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at WMU than Ecumenical Theological Seminary ($18,154.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Michigan University than Ecumenical Theological Seminary (93% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Michigan University students is ?% larger than aid received Ecumenical Theological Seminary ($6,813 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, WMU or ETS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ETS or WMU .
WMU vs. ETS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WMU or ETS? 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 ETS and WMU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/