| WMU vs. Saginaw Valley State |
#308 in National Universities #22 in Michigan Colleges | Rankings* | #29 in Federal Region V Universities #17 in Michigan Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger 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 | Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$15,987 Michigan Residents $19,952 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$12,930 Michigan Residents $30,450 Out-of-State |
| expensive$20,103 Michigan Residents $29,681 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$18,360 Michigan Residents $18,360 Out-of-State |
| More$9,036 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,448 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,050 SAT 22 ACT |
| Easier84.60% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter72.07% |
| Lower13.53% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable16.04% |
| 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 Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test 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 | ||
| Larger16,744 | Total Enrollment | Smaller6,822 |
| Larger13,027 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller6,135 |
| Larger3,717 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller687 |
| Larger2,238 | Online Student Population | Smaller485 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher58% | Graduate Rate | Lower48% |
| 27% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher81% | Retention Rate | Lower78% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,075) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,253) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,300) |
| Faculty | ||
| 16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 1,189 | Number of faculty | 535 |
| Higher$98,247 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$85,638 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.