| WMU vs. Northern Michigan |
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|---|---|---|
#308 in National Universities #22 in Michigan Colleges | Rankings* | #21 in Federal Region V Universities #10 in Michigan Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| 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 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$15,987 Michigan Residents $19,952 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$14,322 Michigan Residents $19,944 Out-of-State |
| expensive$20,103 Michigan Residents $29,681 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$12,196 Michigan Residents $15,652 Out-of-State |
| More$9,036 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,645 |
| Admission | ||
| Easier84.60% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter84.02% |
| Lower13.53% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable15.28% |
| 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 Record Recommendations 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 | Smaller7,409 |
| Larger13,027 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller6,684 |
| Larger3,717 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller725 |
| Larger2,238 | Online Student Population | Smaller967 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher58% | Graduate Rate | Lower52% |
| 27% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher81% | Retention Rate | Lower78% |
| 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: 3,052) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,790) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 1,189 | Number of faculty | 442 |
| Higher$98,247 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$83,876 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.