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Overview |
WMU | The University of Findlay | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Findlay, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 17,000 | 4,869 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #634 | #520 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wmich.edu | findlay.edu | ||
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Costs |
WMU | The University of Findlay | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,523 | $36,236 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,154 | $36,236 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,102 | $10,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,030 | $24,069 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,813 | $26,989 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
WMU | The University of Findlay | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,501 | 3,609 | ||
| Admitted | 17,334 | 3,103 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 1010/1213 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
WMU | The University of Findlay | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WMU | The University of Findlay | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $46,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,633 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $258 |
Diversity |
WMU | The University of Findlay | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
WMU | The University of Findlay | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 24% | ||
Campus |
WMU | The University of Findlay | ||
| 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 The University of Findlay based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 4,869 students)
WMU vs. The University of Findlay Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WMU or The University of Findlay?
- The University of Findlay is 149.5% more expensive to attend than WMU for in-state tuition ($36,236.00 vs. $14,523.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.6% higher at The University of Findlay than Western Michigan University ($36,236.00 vs. $18,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Michigan University than The University of Findlay ($20,030 vs. $24,069)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Findlay are 3.6% lower than costs at Western Michigan University ($10,720 vs. $11,102)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Findlay than Western Michigan University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Findlay students is 296.1% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($26,989 vs. $6,813)
WMU vs. The University of Findlay Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WMU or The University of Findlay? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The University of Findlay or WMU .
- The average SAT score at The University of Findlay (1047) is 17 points higher than at WMU (1030)
- Incoming The University of Findlay students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at WMU (22)
- Accepted freshman The University of Findlay students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at WMU (3.5)
- The University of Findlay has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than WMU (84.6%)
WMU vs. The University of Findlay Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WMU or The University of Findlay? 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 The University of Findlay and WMU.
- The graduation rate at WMU is higher than The University of Findlay (56% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $2,400 more per year than The University of Findlay graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $46,500)
- The University of Findlay students graduate with a $1,633 lower median federal student loan debt than WMU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,633)
- The University of Findlay graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than WMU graduates. ($258 vs. $275)
- More The University of Findlay graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/