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Overview |
WMU | Michigan Jewish Institute | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | W Bloomfield, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 17,000 | 996 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #634 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Jewish | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wmich.edu | mji.edu | ||
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Costs |
WMU | Michigan Jewish Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,523 | $3,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,154 | $3,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,102 | $4,194 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,030 | $9,689 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,813 | $5,456 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 93% |
Admission |
WMU | Michigan Jewish Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,501 | 1,621 | ||
| Admitted | 17,334 | 1,075 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 66.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 91.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Recommended | ||
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Academics |
WMU | Michigan Jewish Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WMU | Michigan Jewish Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $28,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,633 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | N/A |
Diversity |
WMU | Michigan Jewish Institute | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 100% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
WMU | Michigan Jewish Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | - | ||
Campus |
WMU | Michigan Jewish Institute | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Michigan University is larger than than Michigan Jewish Institute based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 996 students)
WMU vs. Michigan Jewish Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WMU or Michigan Jewish Institute?
- Western Michigan University is 274.3% more expensive to attend than Michigan Jewish Institute for in-state tuition ($14,523.00 vs. $3,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 367.9% higher at WMU than Michigan Jewish Institute ($18,154.00 vs. $3,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan Jewish Institute than WMU ($9,689 vs. $20,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan Jewish Institute are 164.7% lower than costs at Western Michigan University ($4,194 vs. $11,102)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Western Michigan University as Michigan Jewish Institute (93% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Michigan University students is 24.9% larger than aid received Michigan Jewish Institute ($6,813 vs. $5,456)
WMU vs. Michigan Jewish Institute Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WMU or Michigan Jewish Institute? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan Jewish Institute or WMU .
- WMU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Michigan Jewish Institute (66.3%)
WMU vs. Michigan Jewish Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WMU or Michigan Jewish Institute? 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 Michigan Jewish Institute and WMU.
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $20,600 more per year than Michigan Jewish Institute graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $28,300)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/