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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 | Carlow University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WMU | Carlow University | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,000 | 2,104 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #634 | #752 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wmich.edu | carlow.edu | ||
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Costs |
WMU | Carlow University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,523 | $32,402 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,154 | $32,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,102 | $13,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,030 | $17,437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,813 | $26,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
WMU | Carlow University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,501 | 1,124 | ||
| Admitted | 17,334 | 1,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 850/1100 | ||
| 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 | Carlow University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WMU | Carlow University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,633 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $279 |
Diversity |
WMU | Carlow University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
WMU | Carlow University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 11% | ||
Campus |
WMU | Carlow 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 Carlow University based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 2,104 students)
WMU vs. Carlow University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WMU or Carlow University?
- Carlow University is 123.1% more expensive to attend than WMU for in-state tuition ($32,402.00 vs. $14,523.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.5% higher at Carlow University than Western Michigan University ($32,402.00 vs. $18,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carlow University than WMU ($17,437 vs. $20,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Michigan University are 17.2% lower than costs at Carlow University ($11,102 vs. $13,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carlow University than Western Michigan University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carlow University students is 292.1% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($26,713 vs. $6,813)
WMU vs. Carlow University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WMU or Carlow University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carlow University or WMU .
- The average SAT score at Western Michigan University (1030) is 58 points higher than at Carlow University (972)
- Incoming WMU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Carlow University (21)
- Accepted freshman Carlow University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at WMU (3.5)
- Carlow University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than WMU (84.6%)
WMU vs. Carlow University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WMU or Carlow 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 Carlow University and WMU.
- The graduation rate at WMU is higher than Carlow University (56% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $7,000 more per year than Carlow University graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $41,900)
- Western Michigan University students graduate with a $367 lower median federal student loan debt than Carlow University graduates. ($26,633 vs. $27,000)
- WMU graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Carlow University graduates. ($275 vs. $279)
- More Carlow University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/