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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 | Maranatha Baptist Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WMU | MBBC | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Watertown, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 17,000 | 965 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #634 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wmich.edu | mbbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
WMU | MBBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,523 | $17,560 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,154 | $17,560 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,102 | $8,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,030 | $22,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,813 | $7,988 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 92% |
Admission |
WMU | MBBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,501 | 297 | ||
| Admitted | 17,334 | 223 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 75.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 70.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 990/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
WMU | MBBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WMU | MBBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $35,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,633 | $15,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $160 |
Diversity |
WMU | MBBC | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
WMU | MBBC | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 65% | ||
Campus |
WMU | MBBC | ||
| 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 MBBC based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 965 students)
WMU vs. MBBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WMU or MBBC?
- Maranatha Baptist Bible College is 20.9% more expensive to attend than WMU for in-state tuition ($17,560.00 vs. $14,523.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.4% higher at WMU than Maranatha Baptist Bible College ($18,154.00 vs. $17,560.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Michigan University than MBBC ($20,030 vs. $22,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maranatha Baptist Bible College are 32.5% lower than costs at Western Michigan University ($8,380 vs. $11,102)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Michigan University than Maranatha Baptist Bible College (93% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maranatha Baptist Bible College students is 17.2% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($7,988 vs. $6,813)
WMU vs. MBBC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WMU or MBBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBBC or WMU .
- Accepted freshman WMU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at MBBC (3.38)
- WMU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than MBBC (75.1%)
WMU vs. MBBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WMU or MBBC? 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 MBBC and WMU.
- The graduation rate at WMU is higher than Maranatha Baptist Bible College (56% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $13,500 more per year than MBBC graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $35,400)
- Maranatha Baptist Bible College students graduate with a $11,133 lower median federal student loan debt than WMU graduates. ($15,500 vs. $26,633)
- MBBC graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than WMU graduates. ($160 vs. $275)
- More MBBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/