| Western Michigan University | vs. |
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| #308 in National Universities #22 in Michigan Colleges | Rankings* | |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Bachelor's, Post-BS Certificate, Master's, Post-MS Certificate, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $15,987 Michigan Residents $19,952 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | |
| $20,103 Michigan Residents $29,681 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | |
| $9,036 | Average Financial Aid Amount | |
| Admission | ||
| 84.60% | Acceptance Rate | |
| 13.53% | Yield | |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | |
| Enrollment | ||
| 16,744 | Total Enrollment | |
| 13,027 | Undergraduate | |
| 3,717 | Graduate | |
| 2,238 | Online Population | |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| 58% | Graduate Rate | |
| 27% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 81% | Retention Rate | |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,075) | Campus Housing | |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | |
| Faculty | ||
| 16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | |
| 1,189 | Number of faculty | |
| $98,247 | Average Faculty Salary | |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.