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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 | Edgewood College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WMU | Edgewood College | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,000 | 1,876 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #634 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wmich.edu | edgewood.edu | ||
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Costs |
WMU | Edgewood College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,523 | $33,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,154 | $33,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,102 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,030 | $28,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,813 | $19,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
WMU | Edgewood College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,501 | 1,300 | ||
| Admitted | 17,334 | 1,282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
WMU | Edgewood College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WMU | Edgewood College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,633 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $263 |
Diversity |
WMU | Edgewood College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
WMU | Edgewood College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 15% | ||
Campus |
WMU | Edgewood College | ||
| 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 Edgewood College based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 1,876 students)
WMU vs. Edgewood College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WMU or Edgewood College?
- Edgewood College is 131% more expensive to attend than WMU for in-state tuition ($33,550.00 vs. $14,523.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.8% higher at Edgewood College than Western Michigan University ($33,550.00 vs. $18,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Michigan University than Edgewood College ($20,030 vs. $28,189)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Michigan University are 9.2% lower than costs at Edgewood College ($11,102 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Edgewood College than Western Michigan University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Edgewood College students is 185% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($19,418 vs. $6,813)
WMU vs. Edgewood College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WMU or Edgewood College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Edgewood College or WMU .
- The average SAT score at Edgewood College (1050) is 20 points higher than at WMU (1030)
- Incoming Edgewood College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at WMU (22)
- Accepted freshman WMU students have at the same average high school GPA (3.5) as students at Edgewood College (3.5)
- Edgewood College has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than WMU (84.6%)
WMU vs. Edgewood College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WMU or Edgewood College? 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 Edgewood College and WMU.
- The graduation rate at WMU is higher than Edgewood College (56% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $2,900 more per year than Edgewood College graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $46,000)
- Edgewood College students graduate with a $1,133 lower median federal student loan debt than WMU graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,633)
- Edgewood College graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than WMU graduates. ($263 vs. $275)
- More Edgewood College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/