WMU vs. UM-Ann Arbor |
#308 in National Universities #22 in Michigan Colleges | Rankings* | #31 in National Universities #21 in World University Rankings #1 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 | 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$17,228 Michigan Residents $58,072 Out-of-State |
cheaper$19,277 Michigan Residents $28,454 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$27,524 Michigan Residents $55,052 Out-of-State |
Less$7,061 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$16,599 |
Admission | ||
Lower1,100 SAT 23 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,470 SAT 33 ACT |
Easier84.55% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter17.69% |
Lower15.12% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable47.27% |
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 High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
Enrollment | ||
Smaller17,000 | Total Enrollment | Larger51,225 |
Smaller13,589 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger32,695 |
Smaller3,411 | Graduate Student Population | Larger18,530 |
Larger1,811 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,525 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Lower55% | Graduate Rate | Higher93% |
26% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
Lower77% | Retention Rate | Higher97% |
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: 11,493) |
✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
Faculties | ||
More Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 |
1,112 | Number of faculties | 8,274 |
Lower$93,833 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$119,112 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.