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Overview |
WMU | Westminster College | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | New Wilmington, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 17,000 | 1,211 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #634 | #489 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wmich.edu | westminster.edu | ||
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Costs |
WMU | Westminster College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,523 | $38,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,154 | $38,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,102 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,030 | $22,645 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,813 | $30,252 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
WMU | Westminster College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,501 | 2,225 | ||
| Admitted | 17,334 | 1,675 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 1040/1258 | ||
| 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 | Westminster College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WMU | Westminster College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,633 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $279 |
Diversity |
WMU | Westminster College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 77% | ||
| % 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% | 15% |
Students |
WMU | Westminster College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 29% | ||
Campus |
WMU | Westminster 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 Westminster College based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 1,211 students)
WMU vs. Westminster College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WMU or Westminster College?
- Westminster College is 161.7% more expensive to attend than WMU for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $14,523.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.3% higher at Westminster College than Western Michigan University ($38,000.00 vs. $18,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Michigan University than Westminster College ($20,030 vs. $22,645)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Michigan University are 7.2% lower than costs at Westminster College ($11,102 vs. $11,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Westminster College than Western Michigan University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Westminster College students is 344% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($30,252 vs. $6,813)
WMU vs. Westminster College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WMU or Westminster College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westminster College or WMU .
- The average SAT score at Western Michigan University (1030) is 2 points higher than at Westminster College (1028)
- Incoming Westminster College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at WMU (22)
- Accepted freshman Westminster College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at WMU (3.5)
- WMU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Westminster College (75.3%)
WMU vs. Westminster College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WMU or Westminster 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 Westminster College and WMU.
- The graduation rate at Westminster College is higher than Western Michigan University (74% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $3,200 more per year than Westminster College graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $45,700)
- Western Michigan University students graduate with a $367 lower median federal student loan debt than Westminster College graduates. ($26,633 vs. $27,000)
- WMU graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Westminster College graduates. ($275 vs. $279)
- More Westminster College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/