| WMU vs. UM-Dearborn |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#308 in National Universities #22 in Michigan Colleges | Rankings* | #6 in Federal Region V Universities #9 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 | 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$15,987 Michigan Residents $19,952 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$15,640 Michigan Residents $32,896 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$20,103 Michigan Residents $29,681 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$17,126 Michigan Residents $30,350 Out-of-State |
| Less$9,036 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$9,400 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,110 SAT 26 ACT |
| Easier84.60% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter55.61% |
| Lower13.53% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable14.20% |
| 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 |
| 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 | Smaller8,104 |
| Larger13,027 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller6,187 |
| Larger3,717 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,917 |
| Larger2,238 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,314 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| 58% | Graduate Rate | 58% |
| Higher27% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower25% |
| Lower81% | Retention Rate | Higher82% |
| 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 | |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | |
| Faculty | ||
| 16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 1,189 | Number of faculty | 493 |
| Lower$98,247 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$101,116 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.