Similar & reach alternatives
Schools Similar to Western Michigan University
Compare alternatives to Western Michigan University
- Similar admissions profiles · 5 matches
- Higher admission rates · 4 matches
- Nearby alternatives · 5 matches
- Higher earnings at similar cost · 2 matches
- Lower cost with similar earnings · 5 matches
- Similar overall profiles · 10 matches
Similar admissions profiles
| School | Western Michigan University · admission rate | Admission rate | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Michigan University | 84.6% | 89.8% | $61,298 4 years after completion |
| Aquinas College | 84.6% | 89.9% | $51,578 4 years after completion |
| Ferris State University | 84.6% | 91.4% | $64,721 4 years after completion |
| University of Illinois Springfield | 84.6% | 85.9% | $63,235 4 years after completion |
| University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire | 84.6% | 82.3% | $60,838 4 years after completion |
Higher admission rates
| School | Western Michigan University · admission rate | Admission rate | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport University | 84.6% | 97.8% | $69,009 4 years after completion |
| University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne | 84.6% | 96.0% | $62,831 4 years after completion |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | 84.6% | 100.0% | $62,480 4 years after completion |
| Wright State University-Main Campus | 84.6% | 96.3% | $62,601 4 years after completion |
Nearby alternatives
| School | State | Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| Central Michigan University | MI | $61,298 4 years after completion |
| Grand Valley State University | MI | $60,491 4 years after completion |
| Ferris State University | MI | $64,721 4 years after completion |
| Wayne State University | MI | $68,551 4 years after completion |
| Northwood University | MI | $67,409 4 years after completion |
Higher earnings at similar cost
| School | Western Michigan University · earnings | Earnings | Average annual net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose State University | $62,885 4 years after completion | $89,614 4 years after completion | $13,760 |
| University of Massachusetts-Lowell | $62,885 4 years after completion | $81,163 4 years after completion | $17,163 |
Lower cost with similar earnings
| School | Western Michigan University · average annual net price | Average annual net price | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferris State University | $15,273 | $8,624 | $64,721 4 years after completion |
| Indiana University-South Bend | $15,273 | $8,653 | $55,103 4 years after completion |
| Andrews University | $15,273 | $12,547 | $60,517 4 years after completion |
| CUNY Brooklyn College | $15,273 | $3,103 | $62,833 4 years after completion |
| California State University-Los Angeles | $15,273 | $3,967 | $59,756 4 years after completion |
Similar overall profiles
| School | State | Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota State University-Mankato | MN | $64,235 4 years after completion |
| University of Nebraska at Omaha | NE | $60,448 4 years after completion |
| Indiana University-Indianapolis | IN | $64,616 4 years after completion |
| Northern Illinois University | IL | $64,583 4 years after completion |
| Wichita State University | KS | $59,707 4 years after completion |
| Oakland University | MI | $68,708 4 years after completion |
| Central Michigan University | MI | $61,298 4 years after completion |
| Kansas State University | KS | $64,711 4 years after completion |
| University of Akron Main Campus | OH | $62,809 4 years after completion |
| Ball State University | IN | $57,619 4 years after completion |
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