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CMU GVSU University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Oakland WSU Michigan State ISU Pitt-Bradford Eastern Michigan University Northern Illinois Michigan Tech Michigan| Western Michigan University | University of Pittsburgh Greensburg | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WMU | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 17,000 | 1,328 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #634 | #678 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wmich.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
WMU | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,523 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,154 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,102 | $11,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,030 | $18,194 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,813 | $10,466 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
WMU | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,501 | 3,003 | ||
| Admitted | 17,334 | 2,931 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 97.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 1050/1275 | ||
| 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 | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WMU | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,633 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $278 |
Diversity |
WMU | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
WMU | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 15% | ||
Campus |
WMU | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Western Michigan University is larger than than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 1,328 students)
WMU vs. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WMU or University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg?
- Western Michigan University is 6.3% more expensive to attend than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg for in-state tuition ($14,523.00 vs. $13,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.7% higher at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg than Western Michigan University ($25,534.00 vs. $18,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Greensburg than WMU ($18,194 vs. $20,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Michigan University are 6.5% lower than costs at University of Pittsburgh Greensburg ($11,102 vs. $11,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Greensburg than Western Michigan University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pittsburgh Greensburg students is 53.6% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($10,466 vs. $6,813)
WMU vs. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WMU or University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg or WMU .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Greensburg (1031) is 1 points higher than at WMU (1030)
- Incoming University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at WMU (22)
- Accepted freshman WMU students have at the same average high school GPA (3.5) as students at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg (3.5)
- University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg has a higher acceptance rate (97.6%) than WMU (84.6%)
WMU vs. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WMU or University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg? 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 University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg and WMU.
- The graduation rate at WMU is higher than University of Pittsburgh Greensburg (56% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Greensburg earn on average $9,100 more per year than WMU graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $48,900)
- Western Michigan University students graduate with a $276 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg graduates. ($26,633 vs. $26,909)
- WMU graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg graduates. ($275 vs. $278)
- More University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/