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Overview |
WMU | University of Toledo | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Toledo, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,000 | 15,545 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #634 | #545 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wmich.edu | utoledo.edu | ||
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Costs |
WMU | University of Toledo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,523 | $9,985 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,154 | $19,345 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,102 | $14,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,030 | $17,654 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,813 | $10,047 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 96% |
Admission |
WMU | University of Toledo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,501 | 12,575 | ||
| Admitted | 17,334 | 11,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 92.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 18.4%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 1060/1280 | ||
| 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 Toledo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WMU | University of Toledo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $49,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,633 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $242 |
Diversity |
WMU | University of Toledo | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
WMU | University of Toledo | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 17% | ||
Campus |
WMU | University of Toledo | ||
| 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 University of Toledo based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 15,545 students)
WMU vs. University of Toledo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WMU or University of Toledo?
- Western Michigan University is 45.4% more expensive to attend than University of Toledo for in-state tuition ($14,523.00 vs. $9,985.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at University of Toledo than Western Michigan University ($19,345.00 vs. $18,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Toledo than WMU ($17,654 vs. $20,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Michigan University are 27.4% lower than costs at University of Toledo ($11,102 vs. $14,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Toledo than Western Michigan University (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Toledo students is 47.5% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($10,047 vs. $6,813)
WMU vs. University of Toledo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WMU or University of Toledo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Toledo or WMU .
- The average SAT score at University of Toledo (1069) is 39 points higher than at WMU (1030)
- Incoming University of Toledo students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at WMU (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Toledo students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at WMU (3.5)
- University of Toledo has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than WMU (84.6%)
WMU vs. University of Toledo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WMU or University of Toledo? 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 Toledo and WMU.
- The graduation rate at WMU is higher than University of Toledo (56% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Toledo earn on average $600 more per year than WMU graduates after ten years. ($49,500 vs. $48,900)
- University of Toledo students graduate with a $3,133 lower median federal student loan debt than WMU graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,633)
- University of Toledo graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than WMU graduates. ($242 vs. $275)
- More WMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Toledo students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/