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KSU Michigan State GS UM-Dearborn Oakland Georgia Georgia Tech Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Eastern Michigan University Mercer CMU Michigan| Georgia State University | Wayne State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia State | WSU | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 34,974 | 23,553 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | #580 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsu.edu | wayne.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia State | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,158 | $12,493 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,389 | $28,615 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,328 | $11,762 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,390 | $16,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,928 | $10,862 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 95% |
Admission |
Georgia State | WSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,230 | 15,190 | ||
| Admitted | 18,826 | 12,461 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.3% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.1% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1280 | 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 | Apr 1, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Georgia State | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia State | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $22,258 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $230 |
Diversity |
Georgia State | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Georgia State | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Georgia State | WSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia State University is larger than than WSU based on total student enrollment (34,974 students vs. 23,553 students)
Georgia State vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia State or WSU?
- Wayne State University is 74.5% more expensive to attend than Georgia State for in-state tuition ($12,493.00 vs. $7,158.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.8% higher at WSU than Georgia State University ($28,615.00 vs. $22,389.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State University than Georgia State ($16,021 vs. $16,390)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State University are 38.8% lower than costs at Georgia State University ($11,762 vs. $16,328)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wayne State University than Georgia State University (95% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia State University students is 0.6% larger than aid received Wayne State University ($10,928 vs. $10,862)
Georgia State vs. WSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia State or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or Georgia State .
- The average SAT score at Wayne State University (1070) is 14 points higher than at Georgia State (1056)
- Incoming Georgia State students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at WSU (23)
- Accepted freshman Georgia State 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 (82%) than Georgia State (62.3%)
Georgia State vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia State 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 Georgia State.
- The graduation rate at Georgia State is higher than Wayne State University (47% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Wayne State University earn on average $4,800 more per year than Georgia State graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $46,200)
- Wayne State University students graduate with a $1,441 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia State graduates. ($22,258 vs. $23,699)
- WSU graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia State graduates. ($230 vs. $245)
- More Georgia State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/