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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 | Malone University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WMU | Malone University | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Canton, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,000 | 1,199 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #634 | #556 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wmich.edu | malone.edu | ||
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Costs |
WMU | Malone University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,523 | $33,595 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,154 | $33,595 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,102 | $10,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,030 | $21,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,813 | $24,747 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
WMU | Malone University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,501 | 1,395 | ||
| Admitted | 17,334 | 1,082 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 943/1190 | ||
| 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 | Malone University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WMU | Malone University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,633 | $24,819 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $256 |
Diversity |
WMU | Malone University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
WMU | Malone University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 17% | ||
Campus |
WMU | Malone University | ||
| 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 Malone University based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 1,199 students)
WMU vs. Malone University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WMU or Malone University?
- Malone University is 131.3% more expensive to attend than WMU for in-state tuition ($33,595.00 vs. $14,523.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.1% higher at Malone University than Western Michigan University ($33,595.00 vs. $18,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Michigan University than Malone University ($20,030 vs. $21,571)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Malone University are 2.8% lower than costs at Western Michigan University ($10,800 vs. $11,102)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Malone University than Western Michigan University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Malone University students is 263.2% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($24,747 vs. $6,813)
WMU vs. Malone University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WMU or Malone University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Malone University or WMU .
- The average SAT score at Western Michigan University (1030) is 1 points higher than at Malone University (1029)
- Incoming WMU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Malone University (22)
- Accepted freshman WMU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Malone University (3.49)
- WMU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Malone University (77.6%)
WMU vs. Malone University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WMU or Malone 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 Malone University and WMU.
- The graduation rate at Malone University is higher than Western Michigan University (59% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Malone University graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $46,700)
- Malone University students graduate with a $1,814 lower median federal student loan debt than WMU graduates. ($24,819 vs. $26,633)
- Malone University graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than WMU graduates. ($256 vs. $275)
- More Malone University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/