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Overview |
Eastern | WSU | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 23,630 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | #582 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | wayne.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $12,933 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $29,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $11,321 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $15,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $10,605 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Eastern | WSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 14,002 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 10,547 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 24.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 1040/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $22,258 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $230 |
Diversity |
Eastern | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Eastern | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | 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 Eastern based on total student enrollment (23,630 students vs. 14,324 students)
Eastern vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or WSU?
- Wayne State University is 35.5% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($12,933.00 vs. $9,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.7% higher at WSU than Eastern Kentucky University ($29,622.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than WSU ($10,806 vs. $15,347)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 9.3% lower than costs at Wayne State University ($10,360 vs. $11,321)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University than Wayne State University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wayne State University students is 0.2% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($10,605 vs. $10,583)
Eastern vs. WSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Wayne State University (1070) is 42 points higher than at Eastern (1028)
- Incoming WSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Eastern (22)
- Accepted freshman WSU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern 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 Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Eastern is higher than Wayne State University (38% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Wayne State University earn on average $13,100 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $37,900)
- Wayne State University students graduate with a $1,437 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern graduates. ($22,258 vs. $23,695)
- WSU graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern graduates. ($230 vs. $245)
- More Eastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/