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Overview |
Moody | WMU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,410 | 17,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #634 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moody.edu | wmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Moody | WMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,680 | $14,523 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,680 | $18,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,610 | $11,102 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,368 | $20,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,560 | $6,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 93% |
Admission |
Moody | WMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 324 | 20,501 | ||
| Admitted | 305 | 17,334 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 57% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Moody | WMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Moody | WMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $26,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $275 |
Diversity |
Moody | WMU | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 1% |
Students |
Moody | WMU | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Moody | 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 Moody based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 2,410 students)
Moody vs. WMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Moody or WMU?
- Western Michigan University is 6.2% more expensive to attend than Moody for in-state tuition ($14,523.00 vs. $13,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.7% higher at WMU than Moody Bible Institute ($18,154.00 vs. $13,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Michigan University than Moody ($20,030 vs. $21,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Michigan University are 13.6% lower than costs at Moody Bible Institute ($11,102 vs. $12,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Michigan University than Moody Bible Institute (93% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Moody Bible Institute students is 55% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($10,560 vs. $6,813)
Moody vs. WMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Moody or WMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WMU or Moody .
- Moody has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than WMU (84.6%)
Moody vs. WMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Moody 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 Moody.
- The graduation rate at Moody is higher than Western Michigan University (67% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/