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Western Michigan University vs Northern Illinois University

Compare the rivalry schools - Western Michigan University and Northern Illinois University.

Western Michigan University (WMU) is a Public, 4-years school located in Kalamazoo, MI and Northern Illinois University is a Public, 4-years school located in Dekalb, IL. Following list and table compares two rivalry schools in various academic factors.
  • Northern Illinois University (70.68% acceptance rate) is tighter than Western Michigan University (84.55% acceptance rate) to get in.
  • Western Michigan University (17,000 students) is larger than Northern Illinois University (15,649 students).
  • Western Michigan University has more expensive tuition & fees of $19,098 than Northern Illinois University($12,700).
  • Northern Illinois University has more full-time faculties of 787 faculties than Western Michigan University(752 facluties).
Western Michigan University vs Northern Illinois University
Western Michigan UniversityNorthern Illinois University
LocationKalamazoo, MIDekalb, IL
School TypePublic, 4-yearsPublic, 4-years
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degreeDoctor's degree
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$19,098
$15,298 for Michigan residents		$12,700
$12,472 for Illinois residents
Graduate Tuition$28,454
$19,277 for Michigan residents		$9,090
$9,066 for Illinois residents
Test Scores1,1000
Acceptance Rate85%71%
Admission Yield15%13%
Student Population17,000
13,589 undergraduate		15,649
11,429 undergraduate
Number of Faculty752 Full-time
360 part-time		787 Full-time
248 part-time
Number of Staffs2,147 Full-time
574 part-time		2,675 Full-time
288 part-time
Student to Faculty Ratio16 to 114 to 1
Financial Aid Amount$7,061$9,294
Graduation Rate55%53%
Transfer-out Rate26%0%
Retention Rate77%65%

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