- Both Western Michigan University (WMU) and Ohio University-Main Campus are public.
- WMU is located in Kalamazoo, MI and Ohio University-Main Campus is located in Athens, OH.
- Ohio University-Main Campus has more expensive tuition of $24,114 than WMU ($19,098).
- Ohio University-Main Campus has tighter acceptance rate of 73.93% than WMU (82.32%).
- Ohio University-Main Campus has higher SAT scores of 1,180 than WMU (1,100).
- Ohio University-Main Campus is larger with 24,145 students than WMU (17,000 students).
Western Michigan University View More Rivals | Ohio University-Main Campus View More Rivals | |
| #248 in National Universities #27 in Michigan | Rankings | #252 in National Universities #32 in Ohio |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Kalamazoo, MI | Location | Athens, OH |
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 | 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 (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $15,298 Michigan residents $19,098 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $13,746 Ohio residents $24,114 out-of-state |
| $19,277 Michigan residents $28,454 out-of-state | Graduate | $9,720 Ohio residents $17,712 out-of-state |
| $7,061 | Financial Aid | $7,966 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 82.32% | Acceptance Rate | 73.93% |
| 27.07% | Yield | 20.85% |
| 1,100 SAT, 23 ACT | Test Scores | 1,180 SAT, 24 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 17,000 | Total Students | 24,145 |
| 13,589 | Undergraduate | 18,113 |
| 3,411 | Graduate | 6,032 |
| 1,811 | Online Enrollment | 6,329 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 55% | Graduation Rate | 65% |
| 26% | Transfer-out Rate | 27% |
| 77% | Retention Rate | 79% |
| $50,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $45,800 |
| 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: 7,260) $7,600 average annual costs |
| ✔ (99 meals per week) | Meal Plan | ✔ (20 meals per week) $7,194 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 752 Full-time 360 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,007 Full-time 262 Part-time |
| 2,147 Full-time 574 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 3,291 Full-time 396 Part-time |
| $92,796 for Faculties $63,718 Part-time | Average Salary | $84,286 for Faculties $62,792 Part-time |