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Michigan State UM-Dearborn Oakland KU Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Eastern Michigan University CMU Michigan GVSU WMU Cleveland State ESU| Kansas State University | Wayne State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
K-State | WSU | ||
| Location | Manhattan, KS | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,745 | 23,553 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #457 | #580 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | k-state.edu | wayne.edu | ||
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Costs |
K-State | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,964 | $12,493 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,838 | $28,615 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,020 | $11,762 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,745 | $16,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,391 | $10,862 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 95% |
Admission |
K-State | WSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,437 | 15,190 | ||
| Admitted | 10,663 | 12,461 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.4% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.9% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 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, 2026 |
Academics |
K-State | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
K-State | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,700 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $22,258 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $230 |
Diversity |
K-State | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
K-State | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 2% | ||
Campus |
K-State | 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
- Wayne State University is larger than than K-State based on total student enrollment (23,553 students vs. 19,745 students)
K-State vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, K-State or WSU?
- Wayne State University is 25.4% more expensive to attend than K-State for in-state tuition ($12,493.00 vs. $9,964.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at WSU than Kansas State University ($28,615.00 vs. $26,838.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State University than K-State ($16,021 vs. $18,745)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State University are 2.2% lower than costs at Kansas State University ($11,762 vs. $12,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wayne State University than Kansas State University (95% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wayne State University students is 15.7% larger than aid received Kansas State University ($10,862 vs. $9,391)
K-State vs. WSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, K-State or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or K-State .
- Accepted freshman K-State students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at WSU (3.42)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than K-State (79.4%)
K-State vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, K-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 K-State.
- The graduation rate at K-State is higher than Wayne State University (56% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Wayne State University earn on average $1,300 more per year than K-State graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $49,700)
- Wayne State University students graduate with a $242 lower median federal student loan debt than K-State graduates. ($22,258 vs. $22,500)
- WSU graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than K-State graduates. ($230 vs. $232)
- More K-State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/