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Overview |
Goshen College | WSU | ||
| Location | Goshen, IN | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 768 | 23,630 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #582 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goshen.edu | wayne.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goshen College | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,660 | $12,933 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,660 | $29,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,100 | $11,321 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,267 | $15,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,700 | $10,605 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Goshen College | WSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 991 | 14,002 | ||
| Admitted | 927 | 10,547 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.5% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 24.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 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 | Jul 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Goshen College | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goshen College | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,101 | $22,258 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $207 | $230 |
Diversity |
Goshen College | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Goshen College | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Goshen College | 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
- Wayne State University is larger than than Goshen College based on total student enrollment (23,630 students vs. 768 students)
Goshen College vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goshen College or WSU?
- Goshen College is 183.5% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($36,660.00 vs. $12,933.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.8% higher at Goshen College than Wayne State University ($36,660.00 vs. $29,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State University than Goshen College ($15,347 vs. $19,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goshen College are 2% lower than costs at Wayne State University ($11,100 vs. $11,321)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goshen College than Wayne State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goshen College students is 170.6% larger than aid received Wayne State University ($28,700 vs. $10,605)
Goshen College vs. WSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goshen College or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or Goshen College .
- The average SAT score at Wayne State University (1070) is 11 points higher than at Goshen College (1059)
- Incoming Goshen College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at WSU (23)
- Accepted freshman Goshen College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.42) as students at WSU (3.42)
- Goshen College has a higher acceptance rate (93.5%) than WSU (75.3%)
Goshen College vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goshen 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 Goshen College.
- The graduation rate at Goshen College is higher than Wayne State University (73% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Wayne State University earn on average $10,600 more per year than Goshen College graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $40,400)
- Goshen College students graduate with a $2,157 lower median federal student loan debt than WSU graduates. ($20,101 vs. $22,258)
- Goshen College graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than WSU graduates. ($207 vs. $230)
- More Goshen College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/