| WMU vs. WSU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#308 in National Universities #22 in Michigan Colleges | Rankings* | #303 in National Universities #21 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 | 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$15,987 Michigan Residents $19,952 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$16,159 Michigan Residents $34,650 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$20,103 Michigan Residents $29,681 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$17,960 Michigan Residents $36,542 Out-of-State |
| Less$9,036 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$9,671 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,150 SAT 26 ACT |
| Easier84.60% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter81.16% |
| Lower13.53% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable22.39% |
| 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 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 Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller16,744 | Total Enrollment | Larger23,803 |
| Smaller13,027 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger16,012 |
| Smaller3,717 | Graduate Student Population | Larger7,791 |
| Smaller2,238 | Online Student Population | Larger3,013 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| 58% | Graduate Rate | 58% |
| Higher27% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower21% |
| Lower81% | Retention Rate | Higher83% |
| 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: 3,216) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,412) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 1,189 | Number of faculty | 2,394 |
| Lower$98,247 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$110,333 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.