| WMU vs. MSU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#308 in National Universities #22 in Michigan Colleges | Rankings* | #95 in National Universities #83 in World University Rankings #3 in Michigan Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very 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 | 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$15,298 Michigan Residents $19,098 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$15,988 Michigan Residents $43,372 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$19,277 Michigan Residents $28,454 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$21,148 Michigan Residents $41,224 Out-of-State |
| Less$7,061 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$10,980 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,100 SAT 23 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,260 SAT 28 ACT |
| Tighter84.55% | Acceptance Rate | Easier87.95% |
| Lower15.12% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable20.95% |
| 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 Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller17,000 | Total Enrollment | Larger50,023 |
| Smaller13,589 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger39,201 |
| Smaller3,411 | Graduate Student Population | Larger10,822 |
| Smaller1,811 | Online Student Population | Larger2,728 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower55% | Graduate Rate | Higher81% |
| Higher26% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower10% |
| Lower77% | Retention Rate | Higher89% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,075) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 17,517) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,452) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 1,112 | Number of faculties | 3,472 |
| Lower$93,833 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$116,379 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.