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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 UM-Flint| Wayne State University | College 2 | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WSU | |||
| Location | Detroit, MI | |||
| Setting | Large City | |||
| Enrollment | 23,553 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | |||
| National Ranking | #580 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | |||
| Status | Non-profit | |||
| Website | wayne.edu | |||
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Costs |
WSU | |||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,493 | |||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,615 | |||
| Room & Board | $11,762 | |||
| Avg Net Price | $16,021 | |||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,862 | |||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% |
Admission |
WSU | |||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | |||
| Applied | 15,190 | |||
| Admitted | 12,461 | |||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | |||
| Enrolled % | 24% | |||
| 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 | |||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | |||
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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 | |||
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| % Men | 12% | |||
| % Women | 19% | |||
| 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 | |||
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| % In-State | 95% | |||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | |||
Campus |
WSU | |||
| Campus Housing | Yes | |||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | |||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | |||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details |
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/