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BackWestern Michigan University (MI): Merit Aid, Financial Aid Data, Offer Data & More
Western Michigan University offers 34% of incoming freshmen merit aid. The average merit aid award is $5,731. Western Michigan University is a public college located in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Its student population is 22,562. It is a four-year, large, primarily residential campus. It has an acceptance rate of 81%. Western Michigan University 4 year graduation rate is 22% .
Merit Aid Stats For Western Michigan University
FRESHMAN W/O NEED, RECEIVING MERIT AID
$5,731
AVG. MERIT AID AWARD
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$9,324
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Admission Data
- Admission rate 81%
- Avg. high school GPA n/a*
- Avg. ACT 23
- Avg. SAT 1090
- Early decision acceptance rate GET FREE ACCESS
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Upcoming Deadlines For Western Michigan University
- Early decision 1 - Deadline
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n/a* - Western Michigan University - Send test score
Sep 1
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- Application fee $40
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Colleges with Similar Merit Aid Award Percentages and Award Amounts
Name | Cost | Received Merit Aid | Avg Merit Aid | Acceptance Rate | Merit Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Michigan University | $30,095 | 34% | $5,731 | 81% | |
| Stony Brook University | $43,761 | 32% | $5,461 | 42% | |
| University Of Minnesota Twin Cities | $43,911 | 34% | $5,417 | 52% |
Colleges in Great Lakes Region with similar merit aid awards levels
Name | Cost | Received Merit Aid | Avg Merit Aid | Acceptance Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Michigan University | $30,095 | 34% | $5,731 | 81% | |
| Cleveland State University | $31,952 | 35% | $4,722 | 88% | |
| Wright State University Lake Campus | $19,370 | 34% | $3,682 | 99% | |
| University Of Wisconsin Superior | $25,973 | 38% | $3,810 | 78% | |
| Aquinas College | $46,154 | 37% | $22,064 | 69% | |
| University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire | $3,716 | 32% | $2,072 | 78% |
Colleges with similar acceptance rate and median earnings of alumni after 10 years
Name | Acceptance Rate | 10 Year Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Western Michigan University | 81 | $92,200 |
| West Virginia University | 82 | $99,900 |
| Mount Carmel College Of Nursing | 78 | $99,700 |
| University Of Scranton | 73 | $99,700 |
| Notre Dame De Namur University | 82 | $99,700 |
| Molloy College | 81 | $99,500 |
| University Of Michigan Dearborn | 78 | $99,500 |
| The University Of Texas At Arlington | 80 | $99,500 |
Colleges with similar acceptance rate and cost of attendance
College | Acceptance Rate | Attendance Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Western Michigan University | 81 | $30,095 |
| Martin Luther College | 89 | $27,230 |
| East Central University | 83 | $27,342 |
| Morehead State University | 79 | $27,377 |
| University Of Central Missouri | 86 | $27,583 |
| Edinboro University Of Pennsylvania | 80 | $27,670 |
| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | 72 | $27,811 |
| University Of North Dakota | 82 | $27,954 |
| Grand Valley State University | 83 | $28,216 |
| South Dakota School Of Mines And Technology | 83 | $28,247 |
| Southeast Missouri State University | 83 | $28,448 |
| Arkansas Tech University | 90 | $28,483 |
| Southwestern Christian University | 80 | $28,630 |
| Kentucky State University | 72 | $28,714 |
| Adventist University Of Health Sciences | 87 | $28,872 |
| Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania | 83 | $29,278 |
| Northwest Missouri State University | 79 | $29,448 |
| Missouri State University Springfield | 85 | $29,630 |
| Morrisville State College | 72 | $29,693 |
| Albany State University | 90 | $29,712 |
| Saint Cloud State University | 86 | $29,731 |
Colleges with similar acceptance rate and similar 4 year graduation rates
Name | Acceptance Rate | 4 year graduation |
|---|---|---|
| Western Michigan University | 81 | 22% |
| Ferrum College | 75 | 26% |
| Northern State University | 88 | 26% |
| Laguna College Of Art And Design | 81 | 26% |
| University Of Nevada Reno | 88 | 26% |
| Felician University | 81 | 26% |
| University Of North Dakota | 82 | 26% |
| Northwest Missouri State University | 79 | 26% |
| Emporia State University | 85 | 26% |
| Frostburg State University | 78 | 26% |
| California State University Channel Islands | 78 | 26% |
| Dean College | 83 | 26% |
| Tennessee Technological University | 76 | 25% |
| The University Of Texas At Tyler | 78 | 25% |
| Shepherd University | 89 | 25% |
| Louisiana College | 78 | 25% |
| Angelo State University | 73 | 25% |
| St Francis College | 77 | 25% |
| National Louis University | 86 | 25% |
| Notre Dame College | 90 | 25% |
| University Of Wisconsin Superior | 78 | 24% |
Comparing merit aid in colleges with similar acceptance rates.
Name | Received Merit Aid | Avg Merit Aid |
|---|---|---|
| Western Michigan University | 34% | $5,731 |
| Rowan University | 36% | $6,520 |
| Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis | 42% | $6,163 |
| Towson University | 27% | $5,033 |
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