- Both University of Toledo and Western Michigan University (WMU) are public.
- University of Toledo is located in Toledo, OH and WMU is located in Kalamazoo, MI.
- University of Toledo has more expensive tuition of $21,737 than WMU ($19,098).
- WMU has tighter acceptance rate of 82.32% than University of Toledo (94.35%).
- University of Toledo has higher SAT scores of 1,150 than WMU (1,100).
- WMU is larger with 17,000 students than University of Toledo (15,545 students).
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| #127 in National Universities #15 in Ohio | Rankings | #248 in National Universities #27 in Michigan |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Toledo, OH | Location | Kalamazoo, MI |
| Known as | WMU | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $12,377 Ohio residents $21,737 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $15,298 Michigan residents $19,098 out-of-state |
| $17,264 Ohio residents $28,853 out-of-state | Graduate | $19,277 Michigan residents $28,454 out-of-state |
| $9,446 | Financial Aid | $7,061 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $45 graduate | Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 94.35% | Acceptance Rate | 82.32% |
| 31.25% | Yield | 27.07% |
| 1,150 SAT, 25 ACT | Test Scores | 1,100 SAT, 23 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 15,545 | Total Students | 17,000 |
| 11,965 | Undergraduate | 13,589 |
| 3,580 | Graduate | 3,411 |
| 2,279 | Online Enrollment | 1,811 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 54% | Graduation Rate | 55% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 26% | |
| 75% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| $52,800 | 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: 2,094) $8,635 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,075) |
| ✔ (99 meals per week) $4,627 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 724 Full-time 228 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 752 Full-time 360 Part-time |
| 2,871 Full-time 420 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,147 Full-time 574 Part-time |
| $88,763 for Faculties $67,352 Part-time | Average Salary | $92,796 for Faculties $63,718 Part-time |