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Overview |
WMU | Heidelberg University | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Tiffin, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 17,000 | 1,086 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #634 | #799 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wmich.edu | heidelberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
WMU | Heidelberg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,523 | $32,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,154 | $32,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,102 | $11,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,030 | $20,053 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,813 | $26,562 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
WMU | Heidelberg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,501 | 1,801 | ||
| Admitted | 17,334 | 1,285 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 71.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 18.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 1030/1162 | ||
| 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 | Heidelberg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WMU | Heidelberg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,633 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $289 |
Diversity |
WMU | Heidelberg University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
WMU | Heidelberg University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 27% | ||
Campus |
WMU | Heidelberg University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Michigan University is larger than than Heidelberg University based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 1,086 students)
WMU vs. Heidelberg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WMU or Heidelberg University?
- Heidelberg University is 126.5% more expensive to attend than WMU for in-state tuition ($32,900.00 vs. $14,523.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.2% higher at Heidelberg University than Western Michigan University ($32,900.00 vs. $18,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Michigan University than Heidelberg University ($20,030 vs. $20,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Michigan University are 1.5% lower than costs at Heidelberg University ($11,102 vs. $11,270)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Heidelberg University than Western Michigan University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Heidelberg University students is 289.9% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($26,562 vs. $6,813)
WMU vs. Heidelberg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WMU or Heidelberg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Heidelberg University or WMU .
- The average SAT score at Heidelberg University (1033) is 3 points higher than at WMU (1030)
- Incoming WMU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Heidelberg University (22)
- Accepted freshman WMU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Heidelberg University (3.33)
- WMU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Heidelberg University (71.3%)
WMU vs. Heidelberg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WMU or Heidelberg University? 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 Heidelberg University and WMU.
- The graduation rate at WMU is higher than Heidelberg University (56% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $8,200 more per year than Heidelberg University graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $40,700)
- Western Michigan University students graduate with a $1,367 lower median federal student loan debt than Heidelberg University graduates. ($26,633 vs. $28,000)
- WMU graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Heidelberg University graduates. ($275 vs. $289)
- More Heidelberg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/