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WMU vs. UB

The following statements compare Western Michigan University and University at Buffalo with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • UB's tuition ($30,572) is more expensive than WMU ($19,098).
  • UB's acceptance rate (69.00%) is lower than WMU (85.00%).
  • UB has higher yield (16.00%) than WMU (15.00%).
  • UB's SAT score (1,290) is higher than WMU (1,100).
  • UB's students to faculty ratio (12 to 1) is lower than WMU (16 to 1).
  • UB (32,099 students) is larger than WMU (17,000 students) with more enrolled students.
  • UB ($9,020) has higher amount of financial aid than WMU ($7,061).
  • UB's graduation rate (73%) 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
24 ACT
Admission
85.00% Acceptance Rate
15.00% 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
-4,775 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
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University at Buffalo

University at Buffalo

Public, 4 years • Buffalo, NY #154 National Universities, #34 in New York more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$10,782 In-State
$30,572 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,020
Test Scores
1,290 SAT
30 ACT
Admission
69.00% Acceptance Rate
16.00% Yield
Enrollment
20,761 Undergraduate
11,338 Graduate
2,183 Online Students
Graduation Rate
73% Graduation Rate
17% Transfer-out Rate
84% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
12 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,672 Faculties (full-time)
4,470 Staffs (full-time)
$99,300 Faculty Salary
$71,221 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$9,314 annual charge
-7,725 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$7,440 annual charge
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