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Overview |
Georgetown College | WSU | ||
| Location | Georgetown, KY | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,548 | 23,630 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #829 | #582 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetowncollege.edu | wayne.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown College | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,610 | $12,933 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,610 | $29,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,210 | $11,321 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,152 | $15,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,308 | $10,605 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Georgetown College | WSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,532 | 14,002 | ||
| Admitted | 1,811 | 10,547 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.5% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 24.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1230 | 1040/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgetown College | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown College | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,258 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $230 |
Diversity |
Georgetown College | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Georgetown College | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown College | 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 Georgetown College based on total student enrollment (23,630 students vs. 1,548 students)
Georgetown College vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown College or WSU?
- Georgetown College is 214% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($40,610.00 vs. $12,933.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.1% higher at Georgetown College than Wayne State University ($40,610.00 vs. $29,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgetown College than WSU ($15,152 vs. $15,347)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgetown College are 1% lower than costs at Wayne State University ($11,210 vs. $11,321)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgetown College than Wayne State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown College students is 280.1% larger than aid received Wayne State University ($40,308 vs. $10,605)
Georgetown College vs. WSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown College or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or Georgetown College .
- The average SAT score at Wayne State University (1070) is 25 points higher than at Georgetown College (1045)
- Incoming Georgetown College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at WSU (23)
- Accepted freshman Georgetown College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at WSU (3.42)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Georgetown College (71.5%)
Georgetown College vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown 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 Georgetown College.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown College is higher than Wayne State University (59% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Wayne State University earn on average $4,700 more per year than Georgetown College graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $46,300)
- Wayne State University students graduate with a $4,742 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgetown College graduates. ($22,258 vs. $27,000)
- WSU graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Georgetown College graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Georgetown College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/