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Michigan State UM-Dearborn Oakland Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Eastern Michigan University CMU Michigan GVSU WMU Cleveland State Michigan Tech UB| University of Michigan Flint | Wayne State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UM-Flint | WSU | ||
| Location | Flint, MI | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,985 | 23,630 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #640 | #582 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umflint.edu | wayne.edu | ||
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Costs |
UM-Flint | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,618 | $12,933 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,882 | $29,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,628 | $11,321 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,840 | $15,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,389 | $10,605 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
UM-Flint | WSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,140 | 14,002 | ||
| Admitted | 4,074 | 10,547 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 24.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1220 | 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 22, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UM-Flint | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UM-Flint | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,258 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $230 |
Diversity |
UM-Flint | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
UM-Flint | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 3% | ||
Campus |
UM-Flint | 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 UM-Flint based on total student enrollment (23,630 students vs. 5,985 students)
UM-Flint vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UM-Flint or WSU?
- Wayne State University is 2.5% more expensive to attend than UM-Flint for in-state tuition ($12,933.00 vs. $12,618.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19% higher at WSU than University of Michigan Flint ($29,622.00 vs. $24,882.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan Flint than WSU ($10,840 vs. $15,347)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Michigan Flint are 6.5% lower than costs at Wayne State University ($10,628 vs. $11,321)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Michigan Flint than Wayne State University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Michigan Flint students is 26.3% larger than aid received Wayne State University ($13,389 vs. $10,605)
UM-Flint vs. WSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UM-Flint or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or UM-Flint .
- The average SAT score at Wayne State University (1070) is 78 points higher than at UM-Flint (992)
- Incoming WSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UM-Flint (21)
- Accepted freshman UM-Flint students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at WSU (3.42)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than UM-Flint (66.4%)
UM-Flint vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UM-Flint 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 UM-Flint.
- The graduation rate at UM-Flint is higher than Wayne State University (37% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Wayne State University earn on average $8,500 more per year than UM-Flint graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $42,500)
- Wayne State University students graduate with a $4,742 lower median federal student loan debt than UM-Flint graduates. ($22,258 vs. $27,000)
- WSU graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than UM-Flint graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More UM-Flint graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/