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Overview |
Huntington University | WSU | ||
| Location | Huntington, IN | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,472 | 23,630 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #592 | #582 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Brethren Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | huntington.edu | wayne.edu | ||
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Costs |
Huntington University | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,914 | $12,933 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,914 | $29,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,500 | $11,321 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,066 | $15,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,686 | $10,605 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 96% |
Admission |
Huntington University | WSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,098 | 14,002 | ||
| Admitted | 851 | 10,547 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.5% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 24.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1210 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Huntington University | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Huntington University | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,258 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $230 |
Diversity |
Huntington University | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Huntington University | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Huntington University | 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 Huntington University based on total student enrollment (23,630 students vs. 1,472 students)
Huntington University vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Huntington University or WSU?
- Huntington University is 115.8% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($27,914.00 vs. $12,933.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.1% higher at WSU than Huntington University ($29,622.00 vs. $27,914.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State University than Huntington University ($15,347 vs. $20,066)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Huntington University are 19.2% lower than costs at Wayne State University ($9,500 vs. $11,321)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Huntington University as Wayne State University (96% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Huntington University students is 85.6% larger than aid received Wayne State University ($19,686 vs. $10,605)
Huntington University vs. WSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Huntington University or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or Huntington University .
- The average SAT score at Wayne State University (1070) is 41 points higher than at Huntington University (1029)
- Incoming Huntington University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at WSU (23)
- Accepted freshman Huntington University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at WSU (3.42)
- Huntington University has a higher acceptance rate (77.5%) than WSU (75.3%)
Huntington University vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Huntington University 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 Huntington University.
- The graduation rate at Huntington University is higher than Wayne State University (62% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Wayne State University earn on average $14,400 more per year than Huntington University graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $36,600)
- Wayne State University students graduate with a $4,742 lower median federal student loan debt than Huntington University graduates. ($22,258 vs. $27,000)
- WSU graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Huntington University graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Huntington University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/