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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 | University of North Georgia | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WMU | UNG | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Dahlonega, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,693 | 18,074 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #631 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wmich.edu | ung.edu | ||
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Costs |
WMU | UNG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,198 | $4,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,998 | $14,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,713 | $12,310 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,183 | $11,687 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,217 | $6,456 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 88% |
Admission |
WMU | UNG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,100 | 11,633 | ||
| Admitted | 17,020 | 8,394 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.7% | 72.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 46.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 1020/1215 | ||
| 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 15, 2026 |
Academics |
WMU | UNG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WMU | UNG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,633 | $16,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $170 |
Diversity |
WMU | UNG | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
WMU | UNG | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 2% | ||
Campus |
WMU | UNG | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Georgia is larger than than WMU based on total student enrollment (18,074 students vs. 16,693 students)
WMU vs. UNG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WMU or UNG?
- Western Michigan University is 271.6% more expensive to attend than UNG for in-state tuition ($15,198.00 vs. $4,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.8% higher at WMU than University of North Georgia ($18,998.00 vs. $14,522.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Georgia than WMU ($11,687 vs. $20,183)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Michigan University are 5.1% lower than costs at University of North Georgia ($11,713 vs. $12,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Michigan University than University of North Georgia (91% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Michigan University students is 27.3% larger than aid received University of North Georgia ($8,217 vs. $6,456)
WMU vs. UNG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WMU or UNG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNG or WMU .
- The average SAT score at Western Michigan University (1030) is 17 points higher than at UNG (1013)
- Incoming WMU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at UNG (22)
- Accepted freshman WMU students have at the same average high school GPA (3.5) as students at UNG (3.5)
- WMU has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than UNG (72.2%)
WMU vs. UNG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WMU or UNG? 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 UNG and WMU.
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $4,800 more per year than UNG graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $44,100)
- University of North Georgia students graduate with a $10,133 lower median federal student loan debt than WMU graduates. ($16,500 vs. $26,633)
- UNG graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than WMU graduates. ($170 vs. $275)
- More UNG graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/