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Ferris State University vs Western Michigan University

Compare the rivalry schools - Ferris State University and Western Michigan University.

Ferris State University (Ferris State) is a Public, 4-years school located in Big Rapids, MI and Western Michigan University (WMU) is a Public, 4-years school located in Kalamazoo, MI. Following list and table compares two rivalry schools in various academic factors.
  • Western Michigan University has higher submitted SAT score (1,100) than Ferris State University (1,030).
  • Western Michigan University (84.55% acceptance rate) is tighter than Ferris State University (87.88% acceptance rate) to get in.
  • Western Michigan University (17,000 students) is larger than Ferris State University (10,072 students).
  • Western Michigan University has more expensive tuition & fees of $19,098 than Ferris State University($13,630).
  • Western Michigan University has more full-time faculties of 752 faculties than Ferris State University(485 facluties).
Ferris State University vs Western Michigan University
Ferris State UniversityWestern Michigan University
LocationBig Rapids, MIKalamazoo, MI
School TypePublic, 4-yearsPublic, 4-years
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degreeDoctor's degree
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$13,630
$13,608 for Michigan residents		$19,098
$15,298 for Michigan residents
Graduate Tuition$8,986
$8,532 for Michigan residents		$28,454
$19,277 for Michigan residents
Test Scores1,0301,100
Acceptance Rate88%85%
Admission Yield16%15%
Student Population10,072
9,000 undergraduate		17,000
13,589 undergraduate
Number of Faculty485 Full-time
227 part-time		752 Full-time
360 part-time
Number of Staffs1,244 Full-time
324 part-time		2,147 Full-time
574 part-time
Student to Faculty Ratio15 to 116 to 1
Financial Aid Amount$9,598$7,061
Graduation Rate49%55%
Transfer-out Rate7%26%
Retention Rate77%77%

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