Western Michigan University (WMU) vs UM-Dearborn

Western Michigan University (WMU) and University of Michigan-Dearborn (UMD) are two distinct institutions of higher learning located in Michigan, each offering unique educational experiences. WMU, situated in Kalamazoo, boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for prospective students. UMD, on the other hand, is known for its strong academic reputation and rigorous programs, reflected in its lower acceptance rate. While both universities offer a diverse range of majors, WMU excels in fields like aviation, engineering, and business, while UMD shines in areas such as engineering, nursing, and computer science. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to delve into further details regarding acceptance rates, popular majors, student body demographics, graduation rates, and more, helping you make an informed decision that aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	University of Michigan-Dearborn	Western Michigan University
Overview
Location	Dearborn, Michigan	Kalamazoo, Michigan
Campus setting	City: Midsize	City: Small
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	84.0%	77.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	68.8%	82.8%
Application fees	$60	Undergraduate: $40 Graduate: $50
SAT range	1050 - 1300	1000 - 1220
ACT range	22 - 28	21 - 27
Students submitting SAT score	58.0%	37.0%
Students submitting ACT score	7.0%	7.0%
Total number of applicants	8,065	18,853
Total number of admissions given out	5,546	15,612
Admitted students who chose to enroll	1,084	2,112
Yield rate	19.5%	13.5%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $27,552 Out of state: $41,784	In state: $27,947 Out of state: $31,281
Average net price	$11,818	$19,749
Tuition	In state: $13,416 Out of state: $27,648	In state: $13,334 Out of state: $16,668
Room & board		$10,884
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan Other alternative tuition plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	87.0% Average amount $10,899	95.0% Average amount $6,352
Students receiving federal student loan	31.0% Average amount $4,861	49.0% Average amount $5,188
Students taking out private loans	3.0% Average amount $12,857	10.0% Average amount $15,132

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	6,355 Men 53.6% Women 46.4%	14,587 Men 50.1% Women 49.9%
Graduate students	1,976 Men 61.2% Women 38.8%	3,679 Men 37.4% Women 62.6%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	1.6%	23.8%
International students	8.9%	7.3%
Campus local/setting	City: Midsize	City: Small
Dormitory capacity	N/A	5,130
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Michigan Florida California Indiana Minnesota	Michigan Illinois Indiana Wisconsin Ohio

Academics
Popular study areas	Engineering Business Computer and Information Science Education Health Professions	Health Professions Education Engineering Business Multidisciplinary Studies
Students to faculty ratio	16:1	16:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	56.3%	56.3%
Dropout rate	11.5%	14.6%
Transferred out	27.2%	25.6%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $99,849 Year 2: $105,083 Year 3: $121,452 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $97,476 Year 2: $90,856 Year 3: $94,412 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $76,680 Year 2: $77,464 Year 3: $88,869 Computer Programming (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $67,925 Year 2: $76,460 Year 3: $88,448 Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $72,006 Year 2: $80,486 Year 3: $85,289 Computer Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $73,051 Year 2: $73,949 Year 3: $81,239 Biomedical/Medical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $56,541 Year 2: $77,401 Year 3: $77,316 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $67,918 Year 2: $69,338 Year 3: $74,693 Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $62,260 Year 3: $74,483 Management Information Systems and Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $53,109 Year 2: $62,508 Year 3: $66,466	Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $102,212 Year 2: $103,274 Year 3: $105,179 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $77,392 Year 2: $73,801 Year 3: $88,332 Educational Administration and Supervision (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $84,653 Year 3: $87,977 Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $59,143 Year 2: $65,945 Year 3: $79,982 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $69,346 Year 2: $70,456 Year 3: $77,922 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $70,069 Year 2: $73,562 Year 3: $77,263 Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $67,557 Year 2: $70,776 Year 3: $75,447 Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $63,559 Year 2: $69,338 Year 3: $73,968 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $66,118 Year 2: $63,749 Year 3: $72,465 Engineering-Related Fields (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $57,803 Year 2: $59,576 Year 3: $69,288

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