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Overview |
IU East | WSU | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,985 | 23,553 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #876 | #580 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | wayne.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,492 | $12,493 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,356 | $28,615 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,244 | $11,762 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,484 | $16,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,602 | $10,862 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 95% |
Admission |
IU East | WSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,749 | 15,190 | ||
| Admitted | 1,246 | 12,461 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | 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 18, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
IU East | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $22,258 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $230 |
Diversity |
IU East | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
IU East | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 2% | ||
Campus |
IU East | WSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wayne State University is larger than than IU East based on total student enrollment (23,553 students vs. 2,985 students)
IU East vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or WSU?
- Wayne State University is 66.8% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($12,493.00 vs. $7,492.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34% higher at WSU than Indiana University East ($28,615.00 vs. $21,356.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than WSU ($9,484 vs. $16,021)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 14.8% lower than costs at Wayne State University ($10,244 vs. $11,762)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wayne State University than Indiana University East (95% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wayne State University students is 42.9% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($10,862 vs. $7,602)
IU East vs. WSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or IU East .
- The average SAT score at Wayne State University (1070) is 109 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming WSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman WSU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at IU East (3.41)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than IU East (71.2%)
IU East vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East 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 IU East.
- The graduation rate at WSU is higher than Indiana University East (26% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Wayne State University earn on average $18,100 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $1,758 lower median federal student loan debt than WSU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,258)
- IU East graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than WSU graduates. ($211 vs. $230)
- More IU East graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/