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WMU vs. C of Charleston

The following statements compare Western Michigan University and College of Charleston with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • C of Charleston's tuition ($36,858) is more expensive than WMU ($19,098).
  • C of Charleston's acceptance rate (75.69%) is lower than WMU (84.55%).
  • WMU has higher yield (15.12%) than C of Charleston (13.26%).
  • C of Charleston's SAT score (1,210) is higher than WMU (1,100).
  • Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.
  • WMU (17,000 students) is larger than C of Charleston (10,885 students) with more enrolled students.
  • C of Charleston ($8,307) has higher amount of financial aid than WMU ($7,061).
  • C of Charleston's graduation rate (64%) is higher than WMU (55%).
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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College of Charleston

College of Charleston

Public, 4 years • Charleston, SC #16 in South Carolina more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$12,978 In-State
$36,858 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$8,307
Test Scores
1,210 SAT
27 ACT
Admission
75.69% Acceptance Rate
13.26% Yield
Enrollment
9,972 Undergraduate
913 Graduate
707 Online Students
Graduation Rate
64% Graduation Rate
26% Transfer-out Rate
80% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
511 Faculties (full-time)
1,451 Staffs (full-time)
$82,401 Faculty Salary
$58,747 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,986 annual charge
-3,097 capacity
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