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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 | Waynesburg University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WMU | Waynesburg College | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Waynesburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 17,000 | 1,366 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #634 | #535 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wmich.edu | waynesburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
WMU | Waynesburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,523 | $27,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,154 | $27,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,102 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,030 | $22,281 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,813 | $17,464 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 92% |
Admission |
WMU | Waynesburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,501 | 2,157 | ||
| Admitted | 17,334 | 1,630 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 960/1200 | ||
| 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 | Waynesburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WMU | Waynesburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,633 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $279 |
Diversity |
WMU | Waynesburg College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 91% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
WMU | Waynesburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 34% | ||
Campus |
WMU | Waynesburg College | ||
| 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 Waynesburg College based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 1,366 students)
WMU vs. Waynesburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WMU or Waynesburg College?
- Waynesburg University is 88% more expensive to attend than WMU for in-state tuition ($27,300.00 vs. $14,523.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.4% higher at Waynesburg College than Western Michigan University ($27,300.00 vs. $18,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Michigan University than Waynesburg College ($20,030 vs. $22,281)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Michigan University are 9.2% lower than costs at Waynesburg University ($11,102 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Michigan University than Waynesburg University (93% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Waynesburg University students is 156.3% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($17,464 vs. $6,813)
WMU vs. Waynesburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WMU or Waynesburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Waynesburg College or WMU .
- The average SAT score at Western Michigan University (1030) is 11 points higher than at Waynesburg College (1019)
- Incoming Waynesburg College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at WMU (22)
- Accepted freshman Waynesburg College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at WMU (3.5)
- WMU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Waynesburg College (75.6%)
WMU vs. Waynesburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WMU or Waynesburg 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 Waynesburg College and WMU.
- The graduation rate at Waynesburg College is higher than Western Michigan University (57% vs. 56%)
- Graduates of Western Michigan University and Waynesburg College have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($48,900 vs. $48,900)
- Western Michigan University students graduate with a $367 lower median federal student loan debt than Waynesburg College graduates. ($26,633 vs. $27,000)
- WMU graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Waynesburg College graduates. ($275 vs. $279)
- More Waynesburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/