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Overview |
WMU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Whitewater, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 17,000 | 11,079 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #634 | #847 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wmich.edu | uww.edu | ||
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Costs |
WMU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,523 | $6,519 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,154 | $15,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,102 | $7,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,030 | $13,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,813 | $4,187 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 76% |
Admission |
WMU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,501 | 9,448 | ||
| Admitted | 17,334 | 7,783 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | |||
| 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 | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WMU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,633 | $24,971 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $258 |
Diversity |
WMU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
WMU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 16% | ||
Campus |
WMU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Western Michigan University is larger than than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 11,079 students)
WMU vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WMU or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater?
- Western Michigan University is 122.8% more expensive to attend than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater for in-state tuition ($14,523.00 vs. $6,519.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.7% higher at WMU than University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($18,154.00 vs. $15,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Whitewater than WMU ($13,322 vs. $20,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Whitewater are 40.7% lower than costs at Western Michigan University ($7,890 vs. $11,102)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Michigan University than University of Wisconsin Whitewater (93% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Michigan University students is 62.7% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($6,813 vs. $4,187)
WMU vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WMU or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Wisconsin-Whitewater or WMU .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Whitewater (1050) is 20 points higher than at WMU (1030)
- Incoming University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at WMU (22)
- Accepted freshman WMU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (3.3)
- WMU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (82.4%)
WMU vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WMU or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? 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 Wisconsin-Whitewater and WMU.
- The graduation rate at WMU is higher than University of Wisconsin Whitewater (56% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $4,300 more per year than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $44,600)
- University of Wisconsin Whitewater students graduate with a $1,662 lower median federal student loan debt than WMU graduates. ($24,971 vs. $26,633)
- University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than WMU graduates. ($258 vs. $275)
- More University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/