| UB vs. WMU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#130 in National Universities #24 in New York Colleges | Rankings* | #308 in National Universities #22 in Michigan Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$10,782 New York Residents $30,572 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$15,298 Michigan Residents $19,098 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$14,388 New York Residents $27,338 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$19,277 Michigan Residents $28,454 Out-of-State |
| More$9,020 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$7,061 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,280 SAT 29 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,100 SAT 23 ACT |
| Tighter67.71% | Acceptance Rate | Easier84.55% |
| Favorable20.12% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower15.12% |
| 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 | 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 Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger32,099 | Total Enrollment | Smaller17,000 |
| Larger20,761 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller13,589 |
| Larger11,338 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller3,411 |
| Larger2,183 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,811 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher73% | Graduate Rate | Lower55% |
| Lower17% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher26% |
| Higher84% | Retention Rate | Lower77% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,737) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,075) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,080) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 2,315 | Number of faculties | 1,112 |
| Higher$100,672 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$93,833 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.