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Northwestern Michigan CollegeTraverse City, MI
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Western Michigan UniversityKalamazoo, MI
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#5 in Michigan Community Colleges
Rankings*
Public, four-years
Associate's - Private For-profit 4-year Primarily Associate's
School TypePublic, four-years
Research University (high research activity)
Offered Degrees
1 Year Certificate
1-2 Years Certificate
Associate
2-4 Years Certificate
Bachelor's
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$10,076 Michigan Residents
$12,762 Out-of-State
Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$15,298 Michigan Residents
$19,098 Out-of-State
-Graduate Tuition$19,277 Michigan Residents
$28,454 Out-of-State
Less$4,064Average Financial Aid AmountMore$7,061
Admission
-Test Scores1,100 SAT
23 ACT
-Acceptance Rate84.55%
-Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
15.12%
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
Smaller3,098Total EnrollmentLarger17,000
Smaller3,098Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger13,589
-Graduate Student Population3,411
Smaller873Online Student PopulationLarger1,811
Completion & Outcomes
Lower24%Graduate RateHigher55%
Lower22%Transfer-out RateHigher26%
Higher92%Retention RateLower77%
Special Learning Opportunity
Study AbroadSpecial learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 511)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,075)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,400)Board/Meal Plan
Faculties
Less Students per Faculty11 to 1Student to Faculty RatioMore Students per Faculty16 to 1
320Number of faculties1,112
Lower$77,302Average Faculty SalaryHigher$93,833
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.