| WMU vs. GVSU |
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|---|---|---|
#308 in National Universities #22 in Michigan Colleges | Rankings* | #65 in Federal Region V Universities #19 in Michigan Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| 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 (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$15,987 Michigan Residents $19,952 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$15,502 Michigan Residents $21,894 Out-of-State |
| expensive$20,103 Michigan Residents $29,681 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$20,030 Michigan Residents $20,030 Out-of-State |
| More$9,036 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,280 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,060 SAT 26 ACT |
| Easier84.60% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter83.02% |
| Lower13.53% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable18.59% |
| 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 Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller16,744 | Total Enrollment | Larger22,011 |
| Smaller13,027 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger19,002 |
| Larger3,717 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller3,009 |
| Larger2,238 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,443 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower58% | Graduate Rate | Higher67% |
| Higher27% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower14% |
| Higher81% | Retention Rate | Lower76% |
| 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: 6,012) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,700) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 1,189 | Number of faculty | 1,789 |
| Higher$98,247 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$91,742 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.