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CMU GVSU Oakland WSU Michigan State ISU Eastern Michigan University SUNY Brockport Northern Illinois Michigan Tech Michigan UM-Dearborn| Western Michigan University | SUNY at Fredonia | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WMU | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Fredonia, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,693 | 3,220 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #631 | #423 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wmich.edu | fredonia.edu | ||
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Costs |
WMU | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,198 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,998 | $17,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,713 | $14,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,183 | $15,830 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,217 | $9,404 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 95% |
Admission |
WMU | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,100 | 5,941 | ||
| Admitted | 17,020 | 4,705 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.7% | 79.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 1060/1290 | ||
| 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 | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WMU | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,633 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $258 |
Diversity |
WMU | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
WMU | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 4% | ||
Campus |
WMU | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| 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 SUNY at Fredonia based on total student enrollment (16,693 students vs. 3,220 students)
WMU vs. SUNY at Fredonia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WMU or SUNY at Fredonia?
- Western Michigan University is 115% more expensive to attend than SUNY at Fredonia for in-state tuition ($15,198.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.6% higher at WMU than SUNY at Fredonia ($18,998.00 vs. $17,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Fredonia than WMU ($15,830 vs. $20,183)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Michigan University are 26.6% lower than costs at SUNY at Fredonia ($11,713 vs. $14,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Fredonia than Western Michigan University (95% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY at Fredonia students is 14.4% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($9,404 vs. $8,217)
WMU vs. SUNY at Fredonia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WMU or SUNY at Fredonia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY at Fredonia or WMU .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Fredonia (1050) is 20 points higher than at WMU (1030)
- Incoming SUNY at Fredonia students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at WMU (22)
- Accepted freshman WMU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at SUNY at Fredonia (3.3)
- WMU has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than SUNY at Fredonia (79.2%)
WMU vs. SUNY at Fredonia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WMU or SUNY at Fredonia? 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 SUNY at Fredonia and WMU.
- The graduation rate at SUNY at Fredonia is higher than Western Michigan University (63% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $6,600 more per year than SUNY at Fredonia graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $42,300)
- SUNY at Fredonia students graduate with a $1,633 lower median federal student loan debt than WMU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,633)
- SUNY at Fredonia graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than WMU graduates. ($258 vs. $275)
- More SUNY at Fredonia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/