| WSU vs. NMC |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#303 in National Universities #21 in Michigan Colleges | Rankings* | #5 in Michigan Community Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Associate's - Private For-profit 4-year Primarily Associate's |
| 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 1-2 Years Certificate Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$16,159 Michigan Residents $34,650 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$10,722 Michigan Residents $13,476 Out-of-State |
| $17,960 Michigan Residents $36,542 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | - |
| More$9,671 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$4,787 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,150 SAT 26 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| 81.16% | Acceptance Rate | - |
| 22.39% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | - |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | |
| 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 | ||
| Larger23,803 | Total Enrollment | Smaller3,253 |
| Larger16,012 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller3,253 |
| 7,791 | Graduate Student Population | - |
| Larger3,013 | Online Student Population | Smaller792 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher58% | Graduate Rate | Lower25% |
| 21% | Transfer-out Rate | 21% |
| Lower83% | Retention Rate | Higher84% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,216) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 511) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,412) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,400) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 2,394 | Number of faculty | 267 |
| Higher$110,333 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$90,510 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.