| WMU vs. Jackson |
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|---|---|---|
#308 in National Universities #22 in Michigan Colleges | Rankings* | #8 in Michigan Community Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Associate's - Private For-profit 4-year Primarily Associate's |
| 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 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$15,987 Michigan Residents $19,952 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$8,310 Michigan Residents $10,200 Out-of-State |
| $20,103 Michigan Residents $29,681 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | - |
| More$9,036 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$6,786 |
| Admission | ||
| 84.60% | Acceptance Rate | - |
| 13.53% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | - |
| 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) | |
| 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 | Smaller5,086 |
| Larger13,027 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller5,086 |
| 3,717 | Graduate Student Population | - |
| Smaller2,238 | Online Student Population | Larger3,114 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher58% | Graduate Rate | Lower16% |
| Lower27% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher33% |
| 81% | Retention Rate | - |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,075) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 398) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 1,189 | Number of faculty | 66 |
| Higher$98,247 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$63,469 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.