| Central Michigan vs. WSU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#218 in National Universities #12 in Michigan Colleges | Rankings* | #303 in National Universities #21 in Michigan Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$15,480 Michigan Residents $15,480 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$16,159 Michigan Residents $34,650 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$17,187 Michigan Residents $17,187 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$17,960 Michigan Residents $36,542 Out-of-State |
| More$11,004 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,671 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,080 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,150 SAT 26 ACT |
| Easier89.82% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter81.16% |
| Lower11.26% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable22.39% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller14,488 | Total Enrollment | Larger23,803 |
| Smaller10,193 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger16,012 |
| Smaller4,295 | Graduate Student Population | Larger7,791 |
| Larger3,356 | Online Student Population | Smaller3,013 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher59% | Graduate Rate | Lower58% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 21% |
| Lower75% | Retention Rate | Higher83% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,650) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,216) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,686) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,412) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 867 | Number of faculty | 2,394 |
| Lower$96,194 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$110,333 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.