Lake Superior State vs. WMU
Both Lake Superior State University and Western Michigan University are Public, 4 years schools located in Michigan. The following statements compare Lake Superior 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 Lake Superior State ($14,266).
- Lake Superior State's acceptance rate (68.01%) is lower than WMU (84.68%).
- Lake Superior State has higher yield (15.16%) than WMU (14.52%).
- Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,100.
- Lake Superior State's students to faculty ratio (13 to 1) is lower than WMU (16 to 1).
- WMU (16,693 students) is larger than Lake Superior State (1,669 students) with more enrolled students.
- WMU ($9,036) has higher amount of financial aid than Lake Superior State ($8,990).
- WMU's graduation rate (58%) is higher than Lake Superior State (57%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Associate
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$14,266
Financial Aid
$8,990
Test Scores
Admission
68.01% Acceptance Rate
15.16% Yield
Enrollment
1,669 (All undergraduate)
105 Online Students
Graduation Rate
57% Graduation Rate
2% Transfer-out Rate
69% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
13 to 1 Students to Faculty
83 Faculties (full-time)
275 Staffs (full-time)
$62,075 Faculty Salary
$49,035 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-1,108 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered

Western Michigan University
Public, 4 years • Kalamazoo, MI #248 National Universities, #27 in Michigan more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$15,298 In-State
$19,098 out-of-state
$19,098 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,036
Test Scores
1,100 SAT
24 ACT
Admission
84.68% Acceptance Rate
14.52% Yield
Enrollment
13,026 Undergraduate
3,667 Graduate
1,950 Online Students
Graduation Rate
58% Graduation Rate
25% Transfer-out Rate
80% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
743 Faculties (full-time)
2,249 Staffs (full-time)
$92,796 Faculty Salary
$63,718 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-4,775 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
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