- Spring Arbor University (SAU) is a private school while Western Michigan University (WMU) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Michigan.
- SAU has more expensive tuition of $32,580 than WMU ($19,098).
- SAU has tighter acceptance rate of 67.02% than WMU (82.32%).
- WMU has higher SAT scores of 1,100 than SAU (1,050).
- WMU is larger with 17,000 students than SAU (2,396 students).
| Spring Arbor University View More Rivals | Western Michigan University View More Rivals | |
| #13 in Michigan | Rankings | #248 in National Universities #27 in Michigan |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Spring Arbor, MI | Location | Kalamazoo, MI |
SAU| Known as | WMU | |
| Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $32,580 | Undergraduate | $15,298 Michigan residents $19,098 out-of-state |
| $8,194 | Graduate | $19,277 Michigan residents $28,454 out-of-state |
| $17,775 | Financial Aid | $7,061 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 undergraduate $30 graduate | Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 67.02% | Acceptance Rate | 82.32% |
| 23.76% | Yield | 27.07% |
| 1,050 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | 1,100 SAT, 23 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,396 | Total Students | 17,000 |
| 1,127 | Undergraduate | 13,589 |
| 1,269 | Graduate | 3,411 |
| 1,029 | Online Enrollment | 1,811 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 60% | Graduation Rate | 55% |
| 28% | Transfer-out Rate | 26% |
| 68% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| $45,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $50,500 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 947) $4,932 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,075) |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,720 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 10 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 82 Full-time 238 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 752 Full-time 360 Part-time |
| 253 Full-time 257 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,147 Full-time 574 Part-time |
| $51,720 for Faculties $49,376 Part-time | Average Salary | $92,796 for Faculties $63,718 Part-time |