| NMC vs. WSU |
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|---|---|---|
#5 in Michigan Community Colleges | Rankings* | #303 in National Universities #21 in Michigan Colleges |
| Public, four-years Associate's - Private For-profit 4-year Primarily Associate's | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$10,076 Michigan Residents $12,762 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$14,297 Michigan Residents $30,419 Out-of-State |
| - | Graduate Tuition | $20,482 Michigan Residents $41,820 Out-of-State |
| Less$4,064 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$8,910 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,140 SAT 25 ACT |
| - | Acceptance Rate | 75.32% |
| - | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 24.43% |
| 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 | ||
| Smaller3,098 | Total Enrollment | Larger23,630 |
| Smaller3,098 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger15,958 |
| - | Graduate Student Population | 7,672 |
| Smaller873 | Online Student Population | Larger3,328 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower24% | Graduate Rate | Higher60% |
| Higher22% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower21% |
| Higher92% | Retention Rate | Lower84% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 511) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,216) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,400) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,412) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 320 | Number of faculties | 2,310 |
| Lower$77,302 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$102,185 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.