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Marshall University CMU GVSU Oakland JMU ECU WSU Penn State Michigan State ISU TU Ohio University| Western Michigan University | West Virginia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WMU | WVU | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,000 | 24,741 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #634 | #559 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wmich.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WMU | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,523 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,154 | $26,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,102 | $11,618 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,030 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,813 | $11,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 94% |
Admission |
WMU | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,501 | 18,206 | ||
| Admitted | 17,334 | 16,091 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WMU | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,633 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $248 |
Diversity |
WMU | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
WMU | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 57% | ||
Campus |
WMU | WVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia University is larger than than WMU based on total student enrollment (24,741 students vs. 17,000 students)
WMU vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WMU or WVU?
- Western Michigan University is 55.2% more expensive to attend than WVU for in-state tuition ($14,523.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.3% higher at WVU than Western Michigan University ($26,568.00 vs. $18,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than WMU ($12,202 vs. $20,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Michigan University are 4.6% lower than costs at West Virginia University ($11,102 vs. $11,618)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University than Western Michigan University (94% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia University students is 71.5% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($11,685 vs. $6,813)
WMU vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WMU or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or WMU .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University (1078) is 48 points higher than at WMU (1030)
- Incoming WVU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at WMU (22)
- Accepted freshman WMU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at WVU (3.45)
- WVU has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than WMU (84.6%)
WMU vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WMU or WVU? 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 WVU and WMU.
- The graduation rate at WVU is higher than Western Michigan University (57% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University earn on average $1,700 more per year than WMU graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $48,900)
- West Virginia University students graduate with a $2,632 lower median federal student loan debt than WMU graduates. ($24,001 vs. $26,633)
- WVU graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than WMU graduates. ($248 vs. $275)
- More WVU 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/