CSU vs. WMU

The following statements compare Chicago State University and Western Michigan University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • WMU's tuition ($19,098) is more expensive than CSU ($12,754).
  • CSU's acceptance rate (48.51%) is lower than WMU (84.55%).
  • WMU has higher yield (15.12%) than CSU (4.82%).
  • Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,100.
  • CSU's students to faculty ratio (11 to 1) is lower than WMU (16 to 1).
  • WMU (17,000 students) is larger than CSU (2,317 students) with more enrolled students.
  • CSU ($12,049) has higher amount of financial aid than WMU ($7,061).
  • WMU's graduation rate (55%) is higher than CSU (27%).
Chicago State University

Chicago State University

Public, 4 years • Chicago, IL #38 in Illinois more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$12,018 In-State
$12,754 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$12,049
Test Scores
Admission
48.51% Acceptance Rate
4.82% Yield
Enrollment
1,450 Undergraduate
867 Graduate
419 Online Students
Graduation Rate
27% Graduation Rate
30% Transfer-out Rate
55% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
11 to 1 Students to Faculty
191 Faculties (full-time)
586 Staffs (full-time)
$76,283 Faculty Salary
$70,937 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,800 annual charge
-250 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$6,000 annual charge
Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University

Public, 4 years • Kalamazoo, MI #248 National Universities, #27 in Michigan more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$15,298 In-State
$19,098 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$7,061
Test Scores
1,100 SAT
23 ACT
Admission
84.55% Acceptance Rate
15.12% Yield
Enrollment
13,589 Undergraduate
3,411 Graduate
1,811 Online Students
Graduation Rate
55% Graduation Rate
26% Transfer-out Rate
77% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
752 Faculties (full-time)
2,147 Staffs (full-time)
$92,796 Faculty Salary
$63,718 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-5,075 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
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