Detroit, MI · Kalamazoo, MI · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Wayne State University | Western Michigan University | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 81.2% | 84.6% |
| In-State Tuition | $15,190 | $15,252 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $32,037 | $19,034 |
| Average Net Price | $14,416 | $17,331 |
| Graduation Rate | 58.0% | 58.0% |
| Total Enrollment | 23,803 | 16,744 |
| Student-Faculty Ratio | 14 | 16 |
GradFax Analysis
Wayne State University accepts 81.2% of applicants. Western Michigan University accepts 84.6%. Tuition is close: $15,190 at Wayne State University, $15,252 at Western Michigan University. Six-year graduation rates are close: 58% at Wayne State University, 58% at Western Michigan University.
Bottom Line
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Source: IPEDS: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
Wayne State University. It accepts 81.2% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Wayne State University, on average. After aid, students pay $14,416/year versus $17,331/year. Your number depends on your aid package.
Source: IPEDS
Nearly the same. Wayne State University is at 58%; Western Michigan University is at 58%.
Source: IPEDS
Data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), a federal database maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. Figures represent the most recent available academic year.