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Overview |
Louisville | WSU | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,017 | 23,630 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | #582 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisville.edu | wayne.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisville | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,324 | $12,933 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,670 | $29,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,668 | $11,321 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,327 | $15,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,216 | $10,605 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
Louisville | WSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,462 | 14,002 | ||
| Admitted | 12,608 | 10,547 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 24.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1270 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Louisville | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisville | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,656 | $22,258 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $230 |
Diversity |
Louisville | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Louisville | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Louisville | WSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wayne State University is larger than than Louisville based on total student enrollment (23,630 students vs. 22,017 students)
Louisville vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisville or WSU?
- Wayne State University is 4.9% more expensive to attend than Louisville for in-state tuition ($12,933.00 vs. $12,324.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.3% higher at WSU than University of Louisville ($29,622.00 vs. $28,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State University than Louisville ($15,347 vs. $19,327)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisville are 6.1% lower than costs at Wayne State University ($10,668 vs. $11,321)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisville than Wayne State University (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisville students is 15.2% larger than aid received Wayne State University ($12,216 vs. $10,605)
Louisville vs. WSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisville or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or Louisville .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisville (1159) is 89 points higher than at WSU (1070)
- Incoming Louisville students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at WSU (23)
- Accepted freshman Louisville students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at WSU (3.42)
- Louisville has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than WSU (75.3%)
Louisville vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisville 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 Louisville.
- The graduation rate at Louisville is higher than Wayne State University (51% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Wayne State University earn on average $5,800 more per year than Louisville graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $45,200)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $2,602 lower median federal student loan debt than WSU graduates. ($19,656 vs. $22,258)
- Louisville graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than WSU graduates. ($203 vs. $230)
- More Louisville graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/