- Both Western Michigan University (WMU) and Northern Illinois University are public.
- WMU is located in Kalamazoo, MI and Northern Illinois University is located in Dekalb, IL.
- WMU has more expensive tuition of $19,098 than Northern Illinois University ($12,700).
- Northern Illinois University has tighter acceptance rate of 53.32% than WMU (82.32%).
- WMU is larger with 17,000 students than Northern Illinois University (15,649 students).
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| #248 in National Universities #27 in Michigan | Rankings | #227 in National Universities #29 in Illinois |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Kalamazoo, MI | Location | Dekalb, IL |
WMU| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's 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 | $12,472 Illinois residents $12,700 out-of-state |
| $19,277 Michigan residents $28,454 out-of-state | Graduate | $9,066 Illinois residents $9,090 out-of-state |
| $7,061 | Financial Aid | $9,294 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $60 |
| 82.32% | Acceptance Rate | 53.32% |
| 27.07% | Yield | 23.73% |
| 1,100 SAT, 23 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 17,000 | Total Students | 15,649 |
| 13,589 | Undergraduate | 11,429 |
| 3,411 | Graduate | 4,220 |
| 1,811 | Online Enrollment | 2,208 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 55% | Graduation Rate | 53% |
| 26% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 77% | Retention Rate | 65% |
| $50,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $49,800 |
| 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: 4,500) |
| ✔ (99 meals per week) | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 752 Full-time 360 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 787 Full-time 248 Part-time |
| 2,147 Full-time 574 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,675 Full-time 288 Part-time |
| $92,796 for Faculties $63,718 Part-time | Average Salary | $85,852 for Faculties $63,101 Part-time |