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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 | Washington & Jefferson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WMU | W&J | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,693 | 1,162 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #631 | #238 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wmich.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
WMU | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,198 | $27,605 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,998 | $27,605 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,713 | $13,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,183 | $26,051 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,217 | $38,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
WMU | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,100 | 3,218 | ||
| Admitted | 17,020 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.7% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 1010/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
WMU | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WMU | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,633 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $279 |
Diversity |
WMU | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
WMU | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 25% | ||
Campus |
WMU | W&J | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Michigan University is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (16,693 students vs. 1,162 students)
WMU vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WMU or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 81.6% more expensive to attend than WMU for in-state tuition ($27,605.00 vs. $15,198.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.3% higher at W&J than Western Michigan University ($27,605.00 vs. $18,998.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Michigan University than W&J ($20,183 vs. $26,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Michigan University are 18.8% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($11,713 vs. $13,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Western Michigan University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 374.3% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($38,971 vs. $8,217)
WMU vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WMU or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or WMU .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at WMU (3.5)
- WMU has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than W&J (81.5%)
WMU vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WMU or W&J? 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 W&J and WMU.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Western Michigan University (74% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $8,000 more per year than WMU graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $48,900)
- Western Michigan University students graduate with a $367 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($26,633 vs. $27,000)
- WMU graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($275 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/