- Both Western Michigan University (WMU) and Ball State University (BSU) are public.
- WMU is located in Kalamazoo, MI and BSU is located in Muncie, IN.
- BSU has more expensive tuition of $28,766 than WMU ($19,098).
- BSU has tighter acceptance rate of 62.08% than WMU (82.32%).
- BSU has higher SAT scores of 1,180 than WMU (1,100).
- BSU is larger with 19,777 students than WMU (17,000 students).
Western Michigan University View More Rivals | Ball State University View More Rivals | |
| #248 in National Universities #27 in Michigan | Rankings | #159 in National Universities #5 in Indiana |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Kalamazoo, MI | Location | Muncie, IN |
WMU| Known as | BSU | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate 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 | ||
| $15,298 Michigan residents $19,098 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $10,758 Indiana residents $28,766 out-of-state |
| $19,277 Michigan residents $28,454 out-of-state | Graduate | $11,992 Indiana residents $29,196 out-of-state |
| $7,061 | Financial Aid | $10,706 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 82.32% | Acceptance Rate | 62.08% |
| 27.07% | Yield | 26.54% |
| 1,100 SAT, 23 ACT | Test Scores | 1,180 SAT, 26 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 17,000 | Total Students | 19,777 |
| 13,589 | Undergraduate | 14,416 |
| 3,411 | Graduate | 5,361 |
| 1,811 | Online Enrollment | 5,040 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 55% | Graduation Rate | 63% |
| 26% | Transfer-out Rate | 23% |
| 77% | Retention Rate | 73% |
| $50,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $44,600 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,075) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,531) $4,622 average annual costs |
| ✔ (99 meals per week) | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $6,282 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 752 Full-time 360 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,047 Full-time 266 Part-time |
| 2,147 Full-time 574 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 3,104 Full-time 507 Part-time |
| $92,796 for Faculties $63,718 Part-time | Average Salary | $70,603 for Faculties $56,164 Part-time |