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Overview |
WMU | Washington State | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Pullman, WA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 17,000 | 27,539 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #634 | #386 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wmich.edu | wsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WMU | Washington State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,523 | $10,708 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,154 | $26,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,102 | $12,396 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,030 | $17,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,813 | $10,689 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 83% |
Admission |
WMU | Washington State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,501 | 19,401 | ||
| Admitted | 17,334 | 16,123 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 83.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 24.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 31, 2025 |
Academics |
WMU | Washington State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WMU | Washington State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,633 | $20,429 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $211 |
Diversity |
WMU | Washington State | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
WMU | Washington State | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 15% | ||
Campus |
WMU | Washington State | ||
| 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
- Washington State University is larger than than WMU based on total student enrollment (27,539 students vs. 17,000 students)
WMU vs. Washington State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WMU or Washington State?
- Western Michigan University is 35.6% more expensive to attend than Washington State for in-state tuition ($14,523.00 vs. $10,708.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.4% higher at Washington State than Western Michigan University ($26,392.00 vs. $18,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington State University than WMU ($17,911 vs. $20,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Michigan University are 11.7% lower than costs at Washington State University ($11,102 vs. $12,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Michigan University than Washington State University (93% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington State University students is 56.9% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($10,689 vs. $6,813)
WMU vs. Washington State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WMU or Washington State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington State or WMU .
- The average SAT score at Washington State University (1039) is 9 points higher than at WMU (1030)
- Incoming Washington State 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 Washington State (3.5)
- WMU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Washington State (83.1%)
WMU vs. Washington State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WMU or Washington State? 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 Washington State and WMU.
- The graduation rate at Washington State is higher than Western Michigan University (67% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Washington State University earn on average $5,500 more per year than WMU graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $48,900)
- Washington State University students graduate with a $6,204 lower median federal student loan debt than WMU graduates. ($20,429 vs. $26,633)
- Washington State graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than WMU graduates. ($211 vs. $275)
- More Washington State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/