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Overview |
Lewis University | WSU | ||
| Location | Romeoville, IL | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,513 | 23,630 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #345 | #582 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lewisu.edu | wayne.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lewis University | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,320 | $12,933 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,320 | $29,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,956 | $11,321 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,184 | $15,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,423 | $10,605 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Lewis University | WSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,746 | 14,002 | ||
| Admitted | 3,515 | 10,547 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.2% | 24.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1200 | 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 |
Lewis University | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lewis University | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,625 | $22,258 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $230 |
Diversity |
Lewis University | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Lewis University | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Lewis University | WSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wayne State University is larger than than Lewis University based on total student enrollment (23,630 students vs. 6,513 students)
Lewis University vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lewis University or WSU?
- Lewis University is 180.8% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($36,320.00 vs. $12,933.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.6% higher at Lewis University than Wayne State University ($36,320.00 vs. $29,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State University than Lewis University ($15,347 vs. $19,184)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State University are 5.6% lower than costs at Lewis University ($11,321 vs. $11,956)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lewis University than Wayne State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis University students is 149.2% larger than aid received Wayne State University ($26,423 vs. $10,605)
Lewis University vs. WSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lewis University or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or Lewis University .
- The average SAT score at Wayne State University (1070) is 19 points higher than at Lewis University (1051)
- Incoming Lewis University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at WSU (23)
- Accepted freshman Lewis University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at WSU (3.42)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Lewis University (74.1%)
Lewis University vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lewis 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 Lewis University.
- The graduation rate at Lewis University is higher than Wayne State University (63% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Lewis University earn on average $500 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($51,500 vs. $51,000)
- Wayne State University students graduate with a $2,367 lower median federal student loan debt than Lewis University graduates. ($22,258 vs. $24,625)
- WSU graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Lewis University graduates. ($230 vs. $254)
- More Lewis University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/