| WMU vs. Central Michigan |
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|---|---|---|
#308 in National Universities #22 in Michigan Colleges | Rankings* | #218 in National Universities #12 in Michigan Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$15,987 Michigan Residents $19,952 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$15,480 Michigan Residents $15,480 Out-of-State |
| expensive$20,103 Michigan Residents $29,681 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$17,187 Michigan Residents $17,187 Out-of-State |
| Less$9,036 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$11,004 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,080 SAT 24 ACT |
| Tighter84.60% | Acceptance Rate | Easier89.82% |
| Favorable13.53% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower11.26% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies 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 Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger16,744 | Total Enrollment | Smaller14,488 |
| Larger13,027 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller10,193 |
| Smaller3,717 | Graduate Student Population | Larger4,295 |
| Smaller2,238 | Online Student Population | Larger3,356 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower58% | Graduate Rate | Higher59% |
| 27% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher81% | Retention Rate | Lower75% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,075) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,650) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,686) |
| Faculty | ||
| 16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 1,189 | Number of faculty | 867 |
| Higher$98,247 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$96,194 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.