| WMU vs. Northern Illinois |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#308 in National Universities #22 in Michigan Colleges | Rankings* | #219 in National Universities #18 in Illinois 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 | Bachelor's 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$13,060 Illinois Residents $13,060 Out-of-State |
| expensive$20,103 Michigan Residents $29,681 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$9,176 Illinois Residents $9,176 Out-of-State |
| Less$9,036 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$11,178 |
| Admission | ||
| Easier84.60% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter69.79% |
| Favorable13.53% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower12.06% |
| 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 English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger16,744 | Total Enrollment | Smaller15,414 |
| Larger13,027 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller11,348 |
| Smaller3,717 | Graduate Student Population | Larger4,066 |
| Larger2,238 | Online Student Population | Smaller2,197 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher58% | Graduate Rate | Lower49% |
| 27% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher81% | Retention Rate | Lower70% |
| 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: 4,500) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 1,189 | Number of faculty | 1,096 |
| Lower$98,247 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$99,800 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.