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 ($20,880) is more expensive than WMU ($19,098).
- WMU's acceptance rate (84.68%) is lower than Kent State University at Kent (86.65%).
- Kent State University at Kent has higher yield (22.08%) than WMU (14.52%).
- Kent State University at Kent's SAT score (1,110) is higher than WMU (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
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
$7,061
Test Scores
1,100 SAT
24 ACT
Admission
84.68% Acceptance Rate
14.52% 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
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-4,775 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
Kent State University at Kent
Public, 4 years • Kent, OH #178 National Universities, #12 in Ohio more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$11,767 In-State
$20,880 out-of-state
$20,880 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,147
Test Scores
1,110 SAT
21 ACT
Admission
86.65% Acceptance Rate
22.08% 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
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,940 annual charge
-5,674 capacity
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