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Michigan State UCF Miami UM-Dearborn Oakland Florida State Nova FAU University of South Florida St. Petersburg Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Eastern Michigan University CMU| Florida International University | Wayne State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIU | WSU | ||
| Location | Miami, FL | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 55,609 | 23,630 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #622 | #582 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fiu.edu | wayne.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIU | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,721 | $12,933 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,529 | $29,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,600 | $11,321 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,881 | $15,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,087 | $10,605 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 96% |
Admission |
FIU | WSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,343 | 14,002 | ||
| Admitted | 11,075 | 10,547 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.9% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.9% | 24.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1250 | 1040/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
FIU | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIU | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,228 | $22,258 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $230 |
Diversity |
FIU | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 9% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 67% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
FIU | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 3% | ||
Campus |
FIU | WSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida International University is larger than than WSU based on total student enrollment (55,609 students vs. 23,630 students)
FIU vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIU or WSU?
- Wayne State University is 173.9% more expensive to attend than FIU for in-state tuition ($12,933.00 vs. $4,721.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.2% higher at WSU than Florida International University ($29,622.00 vs. $16,529.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida International University than WSU ($9,881 vs. $15,347)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State University are 2.5% lower than costs at Florida International University ($11,321 vs. $11,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wayne State University than Florida International University (96% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida International University students is 4.5% larger than aid received Wayne State University ($11,087 vs. $10,605)
FIU vs. WSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIU or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or FIU .
- The average SAT score at Florida International University (1090) is 20 points higher than at WSU (1070)
- Incoming FIU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at WSU (23)
- Accepted freshman FIU students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at WSU (3.42)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than FIU (63.9%)
FIU vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIU 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 FIU.
- The graduation rate at FIU is higher than Wayne State University (43% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Wayne State University earn on average $1,100 more per year than FIU graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $49,900)
- Florida International University students graduate with a $5,030 lower median federal student loan debt than WSU graduates. ($17,228 vs. $22,258)
- FIU graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than WSU graduates. ($178 vs. $230)
- More FIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/