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WMU vs. Kent State University at Kent

The following statements compare Western Michigan University and Kent State University at Kent with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • Kent State University at Kent's tuition ($22,316) is more expensive than WMU ($19,098).
  • WMU's acceptance rate (84.55%) is lower than Kent State University at Kent (88.02%).
  • Kent State University at Kent has higher yield (23.88%) than WMU (15.12%).
  • Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,100.
  • WMU's students to faculty ratio (16 to 1) is lower than Kent State University at Kent (19 to 1).
  • Kent State University at Kent (25,854 students) is larger than WMU (17,000 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Kent State University at Kent ($9,147) has higher amount of financial aid than WMU ($7,061).
  • Kent State University at Kent'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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Kent State University at Kent

Kent State University at Kent

Public, 4 years • Kent, OH #178 National Universities, #12 in Ohio more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$12,846 In-State
$22,316 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,147
Test Scores
1,100 SAT
21 ACT
Admission
88.02% Acceptance Rate
23.88% Yield
Enrollment
20,418 Undergraduate
5,436 Graduate
4,363 Online Students
Graduation Rate
64% Graduation Rate
6% Transfer-out Rate
78% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
19 to 1 Students to Faculty
930 Faculties (full-time)
2,912 Staffs (full-time)
$86,778 Faculty Salary
$61,417 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,010 annual charge
-5,674 capacity
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