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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 | Wheeling University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WMU | Wheeling University | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Wheeling, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,000 | 749 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #634 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wmich.edu | wju.edu | ||
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Costs |
WMU | Wheeling University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,523 | $28,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,154 | $28,090 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,102 | $11,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,030 | $19,998 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,813 | $21,746 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
WMU | Wheeling University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,501 | 1,576 | ||
| Admitted | 17,334 | 1,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 72.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 950/1180 | ||
| 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 | Wheeling University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WMU | Wheeling University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $48,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,633 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $279 |
Diversity |
WMU | Wheeling University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
WMU | Wheeling University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 68% | ||
Campus |
WMU | Wheeling University | ||
| 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 Wheeling University based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 749 students)
WMU vs. Wheeling University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WMU or Wheeling University?
- Wheeling University is 93.4% more expensive to attend than WMU for in-state tuition ($28,090.00 vs. $14,523.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.7% higher at Wheeling University than Western Michigan University ($28,090.00 vs. $18,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wheeling University than WMU ($19,998 vs. $20,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Michigan University are 4.7% lower than costs at Wheeling University ($11,102 vs. $11,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheeling University than Western Michigan University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheeling University students is 219.2% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($21,746 vs. $6,813)
WMU vs. Wheeling University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WMU or Wheeling University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wheeling University or WMU .
- The average SAT score at Wheeling University (1032) is 2 points higher than at WMU (1030)
- Incoming Wheeling University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at WMU (22)
- Accepted freshman WMU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Wheeling University (3.33)
- WMU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Wheeling University (72.7%)
WMU vs. Wheeling University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WMU or Wheeling University? 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 Wheeling University and WMU.
- The graduation rate at Wheeling University is higher than Western Michigan University (62% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $800 more per year than Wheeling University graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $48,100)
- Western Michigan University students graduate with a $367 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheeling University graduates. ($26,633 vs. $27,000)
- WMU graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Wheeling University graduates. ($275 vs. $279)
- More Wheeling University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/