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Michigan State UM-Dearborn Oakland Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Eastern Michigan University CMU Michigan GVSU WMU Cleveland State Michigan Tech UM-Flint| College for Creative Studies | Wayne State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCS | WSU | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,517 | 23,630 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #582 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | collegeforcreativestudies.edu | wayne.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCS | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,030 | $12,933 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,030 | $29,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,850 | $11,321 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,906 | $15,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,307 | $10,605 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
CCS | WSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,622 | 14,002 | ||
| Admitted | 798 | 10,547 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.2% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | 24.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CCS | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCS | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,258 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $230 |
Diversity |
CCS | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 5% |
Students |
CCS | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 3% | ||
Campus |
CCS | WSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wayne State University is larger than than CCS based on total student enrollment (23,630 students vs. 1,517 students)
CCS vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCS or WSU?
- College for Creative Studies is 271.4% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($48,030.00 vs. $12,933.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.1% higher at CCS than Wayne State University ($48,030.00 vs. $29,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State University than CCS ($15,347 vs. $34,906)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College for Creative Studies are 27.9% lower than costs at Wayne State University ($8,850 vs. $11,321)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College for Creative Studies than Wayne State University (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College for Creative Studies students is 129.2% larger than aid received Wayne State University ($24,307 vs. $10,605)
CCS vs. WSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCS or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or CCS .
- The average SAT score at College for Creative Studies (1070) is the same at WSU (1070)
- Incoming CCS students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at WSU (23)
- Accepted freshman WSU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at CCS (3.19)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than CCS (49.2%)
CCS vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCS 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 CCS.
- The graduation rate at CCS is higher than Wayne State University (57% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Wayne State University earn on average $4,900 more per year than CCS graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $46,100)
- Wayne State University students graduate with a $4,742 lower median federal student loan debt than CCS graduates. ($22,258 vs. $27,000)
- WSU graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than CCS graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More CCS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/