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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 | Saint Norbert College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WMU | SNC | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | De Pere, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 17,000 | 1,882 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #634 | #420 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wmich.edu | snc.edu | ||
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Costs |
WMU | SNC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,523 | $42,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,154 | $42,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,102 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,030 | $26,983 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,813 | $28,627 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
WMU | SNC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,501 | 3,918 | ||
| Admitted | 17,334 | 3,275 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 83.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 1010/1270 | ||
| 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 | SNC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WMU | SNC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,633 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $279 |
Diversity |
WMU | SNC | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
WMU | SNC | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 28% | ||
Campus |
WMU | SNC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Michigan University is larger than than SNC based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 1,882 students)
WMU vs. SNC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WMU or SNC?
- Saint Norbert College is 191.3% more expensive to attend than WMU for in-state tuition ($42,304.00 vs. $14,523.00)
- Out of state tuition is 133% higher at SNC than Western Michigan University ($42,304.00 vs. $18,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Michigan University than SNC ($20,030 vs. $26,983)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Michigan University are 9.9% lower than costs at Saint Norbert College ($11,102 vs. $12,202)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Norbert College than Western Michigan University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Norbert College students is 320.2% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($28,627 vs. $6,813)
WMU vs. SNC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WMU or SNC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SNC or WMU .
- The average SAT score at Saint Norbert College (1125) is 95 points higher than at WMU (1030)
- Incoming SNC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at WMU (22)
- Accepted freshman SNC students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at WMU (3.5)
- WMU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than SNC (83.6%)
WMU vs. SNC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WMU or SNC? 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 SNC and WMU.
- The graduation rate at SNC is higher than Western Michigan University (70% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Saint Norbert College earn on average $2,000 more per year than WMU graduates after ten years. ($50,900 vs. $48,900)
- Western Michigan University students graduate with a $367 lower median federal student loan debt than SNC graduates. ($26,633 vs. $27,000)
- WMU graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than SNC graduates. ($275 vs. $279)
- More SNC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/