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Overview |
OC Comets | WSU | ||
| Location | Olivet, MI | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 973 | 23,553 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #580 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olivetcollege.edu | wayne.edu | ||
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Costs |
OC Comets | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,694 | $12,493 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,694 | $28,615 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,886 | $11,762 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,533 | $16,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,602 | $10,862 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
OC Comets | WSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,417 | 15,190 | ||
| Admitted | 1,376 | 12,461 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.1% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1120 | 1040/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
OC Comets | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OC Comets | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,300 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,258 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $230 |
Diversity |
OC Comets | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
OC Comets | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 2% | ||
Campus |
OC Comets | 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 OC Comets based on total student enrollment (23,553 students vs. 973 students)
OC Comets vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OC Comets or WSU?
- Olivet College is 161.7% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($32,694.00 vs. $12,493.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.3% higher at OC Comets than Wayne State University ($32,694.00 vs. $28,615.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State University than OC Comets ($16,021 vs. $23,533)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State University are 1.1% lower than costs at Olivet College ($11,762 vs. $11,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olivet College than Wayne State University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olivet College students is 108.1% larger than aid received Wayne State University ($22,602 vs. $10,862)
OC Comets vs. WSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OC Comets or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or OC Comets .
- The average SAT score at Wayne State University (1070) is 139 points higher than at OC Comets (931)
- Incoming WSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at OC Comets (20)
- OC Comets has a higher acceptance rate (97.1%) than WSU (82%)
OC Comets vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OC Comets 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 OC Comets.
- The graduation rate at OC Comets is higher than Wayne State University (46% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Wayne State University earn on average $11,700 more per year than OC Comets graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $39,300)
- Wayne State University students graduate with a $4,742 lower median federal student loan debt than OC Comets graduates. ($22,258 vs. $27,000)
- WSU graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than OC Comets graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More OC Comets 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/