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Overview |
Taylor University | WSU | ||
| Location | Upland, IN | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,221 | 23,630 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #351 | #582 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | taylor.edu | wayne.edu | ||
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Costs |
Taylor University | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,176 | $12,933 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,176 | $29,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,058 | $11,321 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,366 | $15,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,303 | $10,605 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Taylor University | WSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,099 | 14,002 | ||
| Admitted | 1,566 | 10,547 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 24.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1310 | 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 |
Taylor University | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Taylor University | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,300 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $22,258 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $230 |
Diversity |
Taylor University | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Taylor University | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Taylor 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 Taylor University based on total student enrollment (23,630 students vs. 2,221 students)
Taylor University vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Taylor University or WSU?
- Taylor University is 187.5% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($37,176.00 vs. $12,933.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.5% higher at Taylor University than Wayne State University ($37,176.00 vs. $29,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State University than Taylor University ($15,347 vs. $27,366)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Taylor University are 2.4% lower than costs at Wayne State University ($11,058 vs. $11,321)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Taylor University than Wayne State University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Taylor University students is 119.7% larger than aid received Wayne State University ($23,303 vs. $10,605)
Taylor University vs. WSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Taylor University or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or Taylor University .
- The average SAT score at Taylor University (1191) is 121 points higher than at WSU (1070)
- Incoming Taylor University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at WSU (23)
- Accepted freshman Taylor University students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at WSU (3.42)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Taylor University (74.6%)
Taylor University vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Taylor 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 Taylor University.
- The graduation rate at Taylor University is higher than Wayne State University (80% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Wayne State University earn on average $9,700 more per year than Taylor University graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $41,300)
- Wayne State University students graduate with a $1,742 lower median federal student loan debt than Taylor University graduates. ($22,258 vs. $24,000)
- WSU graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Taylor University graduates. ($230 vs. $248)
- More Taylor University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/