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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 | PennWest Edinboro | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WMU | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Edinboro, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 17,000 | 4,043 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #634 | #1034 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wmich.edu | edinboro.edu | ||
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Costs |
WMU | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,523 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,154 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,102 | $11,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,030 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,813 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 0% |
Admission |
WMU | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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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 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
WMU | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WMU | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,633 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $279 |
Diversity |
WMU | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
WMU | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 15% | ||
Campus |
WMU | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Western Michigan University is larger than than PennWest Edinboro based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 4,043 students)
WMU vs. PennWest Edinboro Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WMU or PennWest Edinboro?
- Western Michigan University is 88.2% more expensive to attend than PennWest Edinboro for in-state tuition ($14,523.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.9% higher at WMU than PennWest Edinboro ($18,154.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Michigan University are 5% lower than costs at PennWest Edinboro ($11,102 vs. $11,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Michigan University than PennWest Edinboro (93% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Michigan University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Edinboro ($6,813 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, WMU or PennWest Edinboro? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest Edinboro or WMU .
- The average SAT score at Western Michigan University (1030) is 80 points higher than at PennWest Edinboro (950)
- Incoming WMU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at PennWest Edinboro (20)
- Accepted freshman PennWest Edinboro students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at WMU (3.5)
WMU vs. PennWest Edinboro Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WMU or PennWest Edinboro? 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 PennWest Edinboro and WMU.
- The graduation rate at WMU is higher than PennWest Edinboro (56% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $11,200 more per year than PennWest Edinboro graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $37,700)
- Western Michigan University students graduate with a $367 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest Edinboro graduates. ($26,633 vs. $27,000)
- WMU graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest Edinboro graduates. ($275 vs. $279)
- More PennWest Edinboro graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/