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Overview |
WMU | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,000 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #634 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wmich.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
WMU | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,523 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,154 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,102 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,030 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,813 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
WMU | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,501 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 17,334 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 985/1160 | ||
| 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 | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WMU | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,633 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $211 |
Diversity |
WMU | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 22% |
Students |
WMU | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 30% | ||
Campus |
WMU | University of Charleston | ||
| 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 University of Charleston based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 3,059 students)
WMU vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WMU or University of Charleston?
- University of Charleston is 116.2% more expensive to attend than WMU for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $14,523.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73% higher at University of Charleston than Western Michigan University ($31,400.00 vs. $18,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Michigan University than University of Charleston ($20,030 vs. $21,308)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 8.8% lower than costs at Western Michigan University ($10,200 vs. $11,102)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Charleston than Western Michigan University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Charleston students is 229.1% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($22,422 vs. $6,813)
WMU vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WMU or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or WMU .
- The average SAT score at Western Michigan University (1030) is 36 points higher than at University of Charleston (994)
- Incoming WMU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at University of Charleston (22)
- Accepted freshman WMU students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- WMU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
WMU vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WMU or University of Charleston? 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 University of Charleston and WMU.
- The graduation rate at WMU is higher than University of Charleston (56% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $3,700 more per year than University of Charleston graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $45,200)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $6,133 lower median federal student loan debt than WMU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,633)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than WMU graduates. ($211 vs. $275)
- More University of Charleston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/