Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
CMU GVSU Oakland WSU Michigan State ISU Eastern Michigan University Northern Illinois Michigan Tech Michigan UM-Dearborn Ferris State University| Western Michigan University | Ursuline College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
WMU | Ursuline College | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Pepper Pike, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 17,000 | 950 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #634 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wmich.edu | ursuline.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
WMU | Ursuline College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,523 | $36,390 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,154 | $36,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,102 | $12,042 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,030 | $14,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,813 | $32,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
WMU | Ursuline College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,501 | 610 | ||
| Admitted | 17,334 | 519 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 20/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 975/1200 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
WMU | Ursuline College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 7:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
WMU | Ursuline College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,633 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $289 |
Diversity |
WMU | Ursuline College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 47% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
WMU | Ursuline College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 79% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 10% | ||
Campus |
WMU | Ursuline College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Michigan University is larger than than Ursuline College based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 950 students)
WMU vs. Ursuline College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WMU or Ursuline College?
- Ursuline College is 150.6% more expensive to attend than WMU for in-state tuition ($36,390.00 vs. $14,523.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.5% higher at Ursuline College than Western Michigan University ($36,390.00 vs. $18,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ursuline College than WMU ($14,502 vs. $20,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Michigan University are 8.5% lower than costs at Ursuline College ($11,102 vs. $12,042)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ursuline College than Western Michigan University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ursuline College students is 370.6% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($32,059 vs. $6,813)
WMU vs. Ursuline College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WMU or Ursuline College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ursuline College or WMU .
- The average SAT score at Western Michigan University (1030) is 23 points higher than at Ursuline College (1007)
- Incoming WMU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Ursuline College (22)
- Accepted freshman WMU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Ursuline College (3.46)
- Ursuline College has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than WMU (84.6%)
WMU vs. Ursuline College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WMU or Ursuline College? 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 Ursuline College and WMU.
- The graduation rate at WMU is higher than Ursuline College (56% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Ursuline College graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $46,900)
- Western Michigan University students graduate with a $1,367 lower median federal student loan debt than Ursuline College graduates. ($26,633 vs. $28,000)
- WMU graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Ursuline College graduates. ($275 vs. $289)
- More Ursuline College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/