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UNCW Michigan State ECU UM-Dearborn Oakland WCU University of North Carolina at Asheville NC State UNC Charlotte UNC Chapel Hill Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Eastern Michigan University| Wayne State University | Appalachian State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WSU | ASU | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Boone, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 23,630 | 20,436 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #582 | #594 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wayne.edu | appstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | ASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,933 | $4,242 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,622 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,321 | $11,582 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,347 | $13,084 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,605 | $7,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 47% |
Admission |
WSU | ASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,002 | 22,255 | ||
| Admitted | 10,547 | 18,489 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 83.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.96 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 1100/1270 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
WSU | ASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | ASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,258 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $211 |
Diversity |
WSU | ASU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
WSU | ASU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 13% | ||
Campus |
WSU | ASU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wayne State University is larger than than ASU based on total student enrollment (23,630 students vs. 20,436 students)
WSU vs. ASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or ASU?
- Wayne State University is 204.9% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($12,933.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.3% higher at WSU than Appalachian State University ($29,622.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than WSU ($13,084 vs. $15,347)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State University are 2.3% lower than costs at Appalachian State University ($11,321 vs. $11,582)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wayne State University than Appalachian State University (96% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wayne State University students is 42.5% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($10,605 vs. $7,443)
WSU vs. ASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or ASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ASU or WSU .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian State University (1157) is 87 points higher than at WSU (1070)
- Incoming ASU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at WSU (23)
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at WSU (3.42)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (83.1%) than WSU (75.3%)
WSU vs. ASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU or ASU? 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 ASU and WSU.
- The graduation rate at ASU is higher than Wayne State University (65% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Wayne State University earn on average $9,400 more per year than ASU graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $41,600)
- Appalachian State University students graduate with a $1,758 lower median federal student loan debt than WSU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,258)
- ASU graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than WSU graduates. ($211 vs. $230)
- More ASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/