Wayne State University Comparison

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Overview

WSU
Location Detroit, MI
Setting Large City
Enrollment 23,630
Type Public 4 Year
National Ranking #582
Religious Affiliation -
Status Non-profit
Website wayne.edu
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Costs

WSU
Tuition (In State) $12,933
Tuition (Out of State) $29,622
Room & Board $11,321
Avg Net Price $15,347
Avg Grant Aid $10,605
% Receiving Grant Aid 96%

Admission

WSU
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 14,002
Admitted 10,547
Acceptance Rate 75.3%
Enrolled % 24.4%
Avg High School GPA 3.42
Typical High School Grades B+
Admissions Standards Challenging
Applicant Competition
ACT Range 21/28
SAT Range 1040/1260
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline Aug 1, 2025

Academics

WSU
Student to Faculty Ratio 14:1
Popular Majors
  • Business (17%)
  • Psychology (10%)
  • Education (9%)
  • Health Professions (8%)
  • Biology (7%)

Outcomes

WSU
Graduation Rate 26%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $51,000
Making Student Loan Payments 38%
Median Student Loan Debt $22,258
Median Loan Payment $230

Diversity

WSU
% Men 40%
% Women 60%
Racial Diversity High
HBCU No
% White 57%
% Black 19%
% Hispanic 5%
% Native American 0%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 3%
% International 2%
% Unknown Race 5%

Students

WSU
% In-State 93%
% Out-of-State 3%

Campus

WSU
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required No
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes Yes
Daycare Facility Yes
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/