| 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) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$13,703 Michigan Residents $14,190 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$14,297 Michigan Residents $30,419 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$16,392 Michigan Residents $16,293 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$20,482 Michigan Residents $41,820 Out-of-State |
| More$9,868 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,910 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,090 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,140 SAT 25 ACT |
| Easier78.95% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter75.32% |
| Lower12.86% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable24.43% |
| 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 | ||
| Smaller14,557 | Total Enrollment | Larger23,630 |
| Smaller10,401 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger15,958 |
| Smaller4,156 | Graduate Student Population | Larger7,672 |
| Smaller3,086 | Online Student Population | Larger3,328 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher61% | Graduate Rate | Lower60% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 21% |
| Lower72% | Retention Rate | Higher84% |
| 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) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 952 | Number of faculties | 2,310 |
| Lower$92,172 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$102,185 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.