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Compare Western Michigan University’s Scorecard to Other Colleges

Review WMU’s educational quality, value, diversity and more. How does Western Michigan University compare to other colleges nationally, regionally, and in the state?

StatGradeRank
Value for your Money
NationwideBestA187 of 1,472
Region (Great Lakes)BestA49 of 562
State (Michigan)GoodB12 of 41
Student Body Caliber
Admissions Selectivity79.9%B1,217 of 3,678
Average Combined Old SAT Score (Math & Reading)1,105C606 of 1,217
Average Combined New SAT Score1180C606 of 1,217
Educational Resources
Student to Faculty Ratio16 : 1C-2,200 of 3,794
Percentage of Full-Time Teachers60.9%B1,178 of 4,040
Average Faculty Compensation$10,934A+122 of 2,371
Expenditures per Student$12,140B714 of 2,572
Degree Completion
Freshman Retention Rate80.0%B+794 of 3,392
Graduation Rate56.6%B-1,196 of 3,271
Graduation Rate BoostAs ExpectedC-1,220 of 2,108
Post Graduation Earnings
Average Following Graduation
B-
Boost Following Graduation
C
Average Mid-Career
B+
Boost Mid-Career
C
Student Loan Default Rate
C+
Diversity
Ethnic DiversityFairC+2,155 of 3,732
Male to Female DiversityBestA+66 of 3,732
Geographic DiversityGoodB-834 of 3,452

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