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Overview |
Cleary College | WSU | ||
| Location | Howell, MI | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,040 | 23,553 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #796 | #580 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cleary.edu | wayne.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleary College | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,292 | $12,493 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,292 | $28,615 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,800 | $11,762 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,965 | $16,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,563 | $10,862 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
Cleary College | WSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 593 | 15,190 | ||
| Admitted | 295 | 12,461 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.7%Open | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.8%Open | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/19 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1170 | 1040/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Cleary College | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleary College | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,900 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,227 | $22,258 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $312 | $230 |
Diversity |
Cleary College | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 5% |
Students |
Cleary College | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Cleary College | WSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wayne State University is larger than than Cleary College based on total student enrollment (23,553 students vs. 1,040 students)
Cleary College vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleary College or WSU?
- Cleary University is 86.4% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($23,292.00 vs. $12,493.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.9% higher at WSU than Cleary University ($28,615.00 vs. $23,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State University than Cleary College ($16,021 vs. $24,965)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State University are 8.8% lower than costs at Cleary University ($11,762 vs. $12,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cleary University than Wayne State University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleary University students is 24.9% larger than aid received Wayne State University ($13,563 vs. $10,862)
Cleary College vs. WSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleary College or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or Cleary College .
- The average SAT score at Wayne State University (1070) is 120 points higher than at Cleary College (950)
- Incoming WSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Cleary College (20)
- Accepted freshman WSU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Cleary College (3.17)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Cleary College (49.7%)
Cleary College vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleary College or WSU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between WSU and Cleary College.
- The graduation rate at Cleary College is higher than Wayne State University (59% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Cleary University earn on average $3,900 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($54,900 vs. $51,000)
- Wayne State University students graduate with a $7,969 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleary College graduates. ($22,258 vs. $30,227)
- WSU graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than Cleary College graduates. ($230 vs. $312)
- More Cleary College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/