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Western Michigan University vs Ball State University

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

Western Michigan University (WMU) is a Public, 4-years school located in Kalamazoo, MI and Ball State University (BSU) is a Public, 4-years school located in Muncie, IN. Following list and table compares two rivalry schools in various academic factors.
  • Ball State University has higher submitted SAT score (1,180) than Western Michigan University (1,100).
  • Ball State University (68.95% acceptance rate) is tighter than Western Michigan University (84.55% acceptance rate) to get in.
  • Ball State University (19,777 students) is larger than Western Michigan University (17,000 students).
  • Ball State University has more expensive tuition & fees of $28,766 than Western Michigan University($19,098).
  • Ball State University has more full-time faculties of 1,047 faculties than Western Michigan University(752 facluties).
Western Michigan University vs Ball State University
Western Michigan UniversityBall State University
LocationKalamazoo, MIMuncie, IN
School TypePublic, 4-yearsPublic, 4-years
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degreeDoctor's degree
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$19,098
$15,298 for Michigan residents		$28,766
$10,758 for Indiana residents
Graduate Tuition$28,454
$19,277 for Michigan residents		$29,196
$11,992 for Indiana residents
Test Scores1,1001,180
Acceptance Rate85%69%
Admission Yield15%22%
Student Population17,000
13,589 undergraduate		19,777
14,416 undergraduate
Number of Faculty752 Full-time
360 part-time		1,047 Full-time
266 part-time
Number of Staffs2,147 Full-time
574 part-time		3,104 Full-time
507 part-time
Student to Faculty Ratio16 to 115 to 1
Financial Aid Amount$7,061$10,706
Graduation Rate55%63%
Transfer-out Rate26%23%
Retention Rate77%73%

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