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CMU Miami GVSU Ohio State Oakland Kent State WSU UC Wright State Michigan State ISU WVU| Western Michigan University | Ohio University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WMU | Ohio University | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 17,000 | 24,145 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #634 | #525 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wmich.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
WMU | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,523 | $13,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,154 | $23,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,102 | $12,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,030 | $20,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,813 | $9,416 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 96% |
Admission |
WMU | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,501 | 24,978 | ||
| Admitted | 17,334 | 21,610 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 1080/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
WMU | Ohio University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WMU | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,633 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $211 |
Diversity |
WMU | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
WMU | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 12% | ||
Campus |
WMU | Ohio 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
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than WMU based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 17,000 students)
WMU vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WMU or Ohio University?
- Western Michigan University is 8.8% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($14,523.00 vs. $13,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.7% higher at Ohio University than Western Michigan University ($23,720.00 vs. $18,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Michigan University than Ohio University ($20,030 vs. $20,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Michigan University are 11.1% lower than costs at Ohio University Main Campus ($11,102 vs. $12,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio University Main Campus than Western Michigan University (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio University Main Campus students is 38.2% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($9,416 vs. $6,813)
WMU vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WMU or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or WMU .
- The average SAT score at Ohio University Main Campus (1108) is 78 points higher than at WMU (1030)
- Incoming Ohio University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at WMU (22)
- Accepted freshman Ohio University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at WMU (3.5)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than WMU (84.6%)
WMU vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WMU or Ohio 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 Ohio University and WMU.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than Western Michigan University (65% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $4,400 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $6,133 lower median federal student loan debt than WMU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,633)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than WMU graduates. ($211 vs. $275)
- More WMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/