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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 | Saint Louis Christian College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WMU | Saint Louis Christian College | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Florissant, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 17,000 | 62 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #634 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wmich.edu | slcconline.edu | ||
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Costs |
WMU | Saint Louis Christian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,523 | $13,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,154 | $13,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,102 | $7,570 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,030 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,813 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 0% |
Admission |
WMU | Saint Louis Christian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,501 | - | ||
| Admitted | 17,334 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 2.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 14/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
WMU | Saint Louis Christian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WMU | Saint Louis Christian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 16% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $29,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,633 | $30,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $317 |
Diversity |
WMU | Saint Louis Christian College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
WMU | Saint Louis Christian College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 57% | ||
Campus |
WMU | Saint Louis Christian 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 Saint Louis Christian College based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 62 students)
WMU vs. Saint Louis Christian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WMU or Saint Louis Christian College?
- Western Michigan University is 9.4% more expensive to attend than Saint Louis Christian College for in-state tuition ($14,523.00 vs. $13,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.7% higher at WMU than Saint Louis Christian College ($18,154.00 vs. $13,280.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Louis Christian College are 46.7% lower than costs at Western Michigan University ($7,570 vs. $11,102)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Michigan University than Saint Louis Christian College (93% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Michigan University students is ?% larger than aid received Saint Louis Christian College ($6,813 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, WMU or Saint Louis Christian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Louis Christian College or WMU .
- The average SAT score at Western Michigan University (1030) is 40 points higher than at Saint Louis Christian College (990)
- Incoming WMU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Saint Louis Christian College (21)
- Accepted freshman WMU students have a 0.98 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Saint Louis Christian College (2.52)
WMU vs. Saint Louis Christian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WMU or Saint Louis Christian 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 Saint Louis Christian College and WMU.
- The graduation rate at WMU is higher than Saint Louis Christian College (56% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $19,200 more per year than Saint Louis Christian College graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $29,700)
- Western Michigan University students graduate with a $4,117 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Louis Christian College graduates. ($26,633 vs. $30,750)
- WMU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Louis Christian College graduates. ($275 vs. $317)
- More Saint Louis Christian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/