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Central Michigan UniversityMount Pleasant, MI
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Western Michigan UniversityKalamazoo, MI
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Rankings*
Public, four-years
Research University (high research activity)
School TypePublic, four-years
Research University (high research activity)
Offered Degrees
1 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered Degree1 Year Certificate
1-2 Years 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 Tuitionexpensive$15,298 Michigan Residents
$19,098 Out-of-State
cheaper$16,392 Michigan Residents
$16,293 Out-of-State
Graduate Tuitionexpensive$19,277 Michigan Residents
$28,454 Out-of-State
More$9,868Average Financial Aid AmountLess$7,061
Admission
Lower1,090 SAT
24 ACT
Test ScoresHigher1,100 SAT
23 ACT
Tighter78.95%Acceptance RateEasier84.55%
Lower12.86%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Favorable15.12%
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 Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Formal Demonstration of Competencies
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 CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Smaller14,557Total EnrollmentLarger17,000
Smaller10,401Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger13,589
Larger4,156Graduate Student PopulationSmaller3,411
Larger3,086Online Student PopulationSmaller1,811
Completion & Outcomes
Higher61%Graduate RateLower55%
-Transfer-out Rate26%
Lower72%Retention RateHigher77%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,650)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,075)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,686)Board/Meal Plan
Faculties
More Students per Faculty17 to 1Student to Faculty RatioLess Students per Faculty16 to 1
952Number of faculties1,112
Lower$92,172Average Faculty SalaryHigher$93,833
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.