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Overview |
Judson University | WMU | ||
| Location | Elgin, IL | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 973 | 17,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #634 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | judsonu.edu | wmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Judson University | WMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,850 | $14,523 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,850 | $18,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,320 | $11,102 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,268 | $20,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,123 | $6,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 93% |
Admission |
Judson University | WMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,153 | 20,501 | ||
| Admitted | 671 | 17,334 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.2% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/26 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1140 | 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 |
Judson University | WMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Judson University | WMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $26,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $275 |
Diversity |
Judson University | WMU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
Judson University | WMU | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Judson University | WMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Michigan University is larger than than Judson University based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 973 students)
Judson University vs. WMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Judson University or WMU?
- Judson University is 105.5% more expensive to attend than WMU for in-state tuition ($29,850.00 vs. $14,523.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.4% higher at Judson University than Western Michigan University ($29,850.00 vs. $18,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Judson University than WMU ($19,268 vs. $20,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Michigan University are 2% lower than costs at Judson University ($11,102 vs. $11,320)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Judson University as Western Michigan University (93% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Judson University students is 210% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($21,123 vs. $6,813)
Judson University vs. WMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Judson University or WMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WMU or Judson University .
- The average SAT score at Judson University (1086) is 56 points higher than at WMU (1030)
- Incoming Judson University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at WMU (22)
- Accepted freshman WMU students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Judson University (3.16)
- WMU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Judson University (58.2%)
Judson University vs. WMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Judson University or WMU? 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 WMU and Judson University.
- The graduation rate at WMU is higher than Judson University (56% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $4,100 more per year than Judson University graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $44,800)
- Judson University students graduate with a $3,633 lower median federal student loan debt than WMU graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,633)
- Judson University graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than WMU graduates. ($237 vs. $275)
- More Judson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/