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Michigan State UM-Dearborn Oakland Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Eastern Michigan University CMU Purdue Michigan GVSU WMU IU Cleveland State| Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis | Wayne State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IUPUI | WSU | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,497 | 23,553 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #458 | #580 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iupui.edu | wayne.edu | ||
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Costs |
IUPUI | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,241 | $12,493 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,509 | $28,615 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,010 | $11,762 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,592 | $16,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,473 | $10,862 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 95% |
Admission |
IUPUI | WSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,715 | 15,190 | ||
| Admitted | 12,791 | 12,461 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1230 | 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 | May 15, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
IUPUI | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IUPUI | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,090 | $22,258 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $230 |
Diversity |
IUPUI | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
IUPUI | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 2% | ||
Campus |
IUPUI | WSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is larger than than WSU based on total student enrollment (25,497 students vs. 23,553 students)
IUPUI vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IUPUI or WSU?
- Wayne State University is 35.2% more expensive to attend than IUPUI for in-state tuition ($12,493.00 vs. $9,241.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.6% higher at IUPUI than Wayne State University ($32,509.00 vs. $28,615.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis than WSU ($11,592 vs. $16,021)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State University are 10.6% lower than costs at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($11,762 vs. $13,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wayne State University than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (95% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis students is 5.6% larger than aid received Wayne State University ($11,473 vs. $10,862)
IUPUI vs. WSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IUPUI or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or IUPUI .
- The average SAT score at Wayne State University (1070) is 56 points higher than at IUPUI (1014)
- Incoming WSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IUPUI (22)
- Accepted freshman IUPUI students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at WSU (3.42)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than IUPUI (81.4%)
IUPUI vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IUPUI 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 IUPUI.
- The graduation rate at IUPUI is higher than Wayne State University (33% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Wayne State University earn on average $2,400 more per year than IUPUI graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $48,600)
- Wayne State University students graduate with a $832 lower median federal student loan debt than IUPUI graduates. ($22,258 vs. $23,090)
- WSU graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than IUPUI graduates. ($230 vs. $238)
- More IUPUI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/