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UT Arlington UT Dallas Texas Tech UH CMU Texas A&M UT Austin Texas State Texas Woman's University GVSU Oakland WSU| Western Michigan University | University of North Texas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WMU | UNT | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Denton, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,693 | 47,507 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #631 | #690 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wmich.edu | unt.edu | ||
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Costs |
WMU | UNT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,198 | $8,319 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,998 | $18,399 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,713 | $10,805 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,183 | $14,675 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,217 | $11,142 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 83% |
Admission |
WMU | UNT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,100 | 36,807 | ||
| Admitted | 17,020 | 26,671 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.7% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 26% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 980/1230 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
WMU | UNT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WMU | UNT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,633 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $206 |
Diversity |
WMU | UNT | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
WMU | UNT | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 4% | ||
Campus |
WMU | UNT | ||
| 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
- University of North Texas is larger than than WMU based on total student enrollment (47,507 students vs. 16,693 students)
WMU vs. UNT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WMU or UNT?
- Western Michigan University is 82.7% more expensive to attend than UNT for in-state tuition ($15,198.00 vs. $8,319.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.3% higher at WMU than University of North Texas ($18,998.00 vs. $18,399.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Texas than WMU ($14,675 vs. $20,183)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Texas are 8.4% lower than costs at Western Michigan University ($10,805 vs. $11,713)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Michigan University than University of North Texas (91% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Texas students is 35.6% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($11,142 vs. $8,217)
WMU vs. UNT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WMU or UNT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNT or WMU .
- The average SAT score at University of North Texas (1093) is 63 points higher than at WMU (1030)
- Incoming UNT students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at WMU (22)
- Accepted freshman WMU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at UNT (3.46)
- WMU has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than UNT (72.5%)
WMU vs. UNT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WMU or UNT? 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 UNT and WMU.
- The graduation rate at WMU is higher than University of North Texas (56% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $1,900 more per year than UNT graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $47,000)
- University of North Texas students graduate with a $6,633 lower median federal student loan debt than WMU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $26,633)
- UNT graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than WMU graduates. ($206 vs. $275)
- More UNT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/