Western Michigan University is a public research university in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Michigan State University is a public land-grant research university in East Lansing, Michigan.
Western Michigan University | Michigan State University | |
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Collegedunia Score | 4.1 Out of 10 | 6.1 Out of 10 |
ranking (overall) | # 304 US News 2024 # 1001 QS World University 2024 # 1001 Times Higher Education 2024 | # 60 US News 2024 # 116 Times Higher Education 2024 # 136 QS World University 2024 |
Subject Strength | # 183 for Engineering by US News 2024 # 436 for Medicine by Round University Ranking 2018 # 180 for Law by US News 2024 | # 68 for Engineering by US News 2024 # 111 for Medicine by US News 2024 # 111 for Law by US News 2024 |
Programs | UG Programs -115 PG Programs -44 Doctorate Programs -1 | UG Programs -148 PG Programs -87 Doctorate Programs -8 |
Acceptance Rate | 82.3 % | 65.7 % |
Exam Score | IELTS-6.5 SAT-960 TOEFL-80 | GMAT-600 IELTS-6.5 PTE-80 SAT-1100 TOEFL-70 |
Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 16927 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 16448 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 23683 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 41492 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 28280 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 10676 Per Year |
placement (average package) | About nine out of 10 Western grads, they got a job or got into that graduate school program shortly after graduation. 91% of recent graduates working full time said they were satisfied with their job, earning a median salary of $55,000–$65,000. Some of the top employers of the university are: Amazon, Google, Pfizer, General Motors, Bronson, Delta Airlines, Kelloggs, Target etc. | Average annual salary: 70,455 USD; Top recruiters: General Motors Corporation, Michigan State University, University of Michigan, Ford Motor Company, FCA Corp; Highest paid degrees: MBA (111,000 USD), Masters in Science (102,000 USD), Masters (90,000 USD), Masters of Arts (84,000 USD), Doctorate (81,000 USD), PhD (72,000 USD). |
application requirements | Submit official transcripts Submit English language proficiency Check program specific requirements | Academic transcripts; 2-3 Essays; 2-3 LORs; Resume; Standardized tests; Proof of English language proficiency; Additional requirements (Research proposals, interview, etc.) |
Campuses and B-Schools | NA | Eli Broad College of Business |
CollegeDunia Reviews | - | 8.2/10 Read 9 reviews |
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General Facts | Western Michigan University | Michigan State University |
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Type of University | University | University |
Established | 1903 | 1855 |
Student:Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 |
Male:Female | 50% Male, 50% Female | 49% Male, 51% Female |
Location Facts | WMU's campuses encompass more than 1,200 acres and roughly 150 buildings. Western Michigan University is divided into five campuses in and near Kalamazoo: West Campus | located in East Lansing, Michigan; perched on the banks of Red Cedar River; spread over 5,300 acres with 563 buildings on-campus. |
Library | Western Michigan University Libraries is dedicated to helping you discover, explore and shape the information universe. Libraries provide a wide range of resources, programs and services that support the research, creative and academic pursuits of WMU and the global community. | 29th largest academic library system in North America; over 7 million volumes & 6.7 million microforms; In 2018, Digital Scholarship Lab opened (built in partnership with the College of Arts and Letters) |
Campus Life | Western Michigan has more than 300 registered student organizations. Students are welcomed to school each year with "Bronco Bash", an event with live entertainment performances and booths sponsored by student and community organizations. On-campus housing provides 23 residence halls and special interest housing for students in programs such as the honors college, aviation, business community, engineering and applied sciences. The Campus Activities Board is the main student organization responsible for bringing entertainment events for students. The organization sponsors concerts, comedians, special events, and "Miller Movies," presented at the school's main theater, Miller Auditorium. The Western Michigan Broncos are a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Football Bowl Subdivision school. They compete in the Mid-American Conference in men's basketball, baseball, football, soccer and tennis; and women's basketball, cross-country, golf, gymnastics, soccer, softball, track and field, and volleyball. The men's hockey team competes in the National Collegiate Hockey Conference. | university campus houses: National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory, W. J. Beal Botanical Garden, Abrams Planetarium, Wharton Center for Performing Arts, Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum, Facility for Rare Isotope Beams, country's largest residence hall system; Neighborhood Health and Wellness Program, Live On and Be Fit |
Hostel | #Off campus (with family) - $3987 #On campus - $9848 #Off campus (not with family) - $9848 | #On campus - $10676 |
Famous Alumni | Tim Allen, actor | 634,300 living alumni; Magic Johnson (American basketball player); Eli Broad (American entrepreneur); Sam Raimi (American filmmaker); Draymond Green (American basketball player); Tyler Oakley (America Youtuber); Richa Langella (Indian film actress); Timothy Granaderos (American actor); Verghese Kurien (Father of White Revolution in India); Peter Schmidt (American economist & econometrician). |
City Life | Kalamazoo is as fun and quirky as its unusual name suggests. Its theaters, museums and live music venues make the city an arts and culture hot spot, and its craft brewery scene attracts visitors from around the region. Community events such as chili cook-offs, vintage fairs and farmers markets make this metro area a place where residents never find themselves without something to do. Shoppers can explore the Kalamazoo Mall, the nation’s first outdoor pedestrian mall, or The Crossroads in Portage. Hiking trails and green space throughout the area, including Asylum Lake Preserve and Portage Creek Bicentennial Park, provide recreation opportunities for nature lovers. The local arts scene in Kalamazoo is thriving. The Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo hosts Art Hop, a free event displaying the work of local artists all around downtown, once a month. One draw of Kalamazoo and the nearby city of Portage is that the median housing cost is below the national average. Income and sales taxes in Michigan also are relatively low. At the same time, though, the average household income falls below the national average. | East Lansing- city in Michigan, USA located directly east of Lansing (the state capital); Famous tourist attractions: Spartan Stadium, Wharton Center, Jack Breslin Student Events Center, MSU Horticulture Garden, Abrams Planetarium; Unemployment rate- 2.7% (Dec 2019) |
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