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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 | Ashland University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WSU | Ashland College | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Ashland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 23,630 | 4,174 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #582 | #480 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Brethren Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wayne.edu | ashland.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | Ashland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,933 | $23,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,622 | $23,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,321 | $11,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,347 | $20,342 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,605 | $18,290 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
WSU | Ashland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,002 | 4,565 | ||
| Admitted | 10,547 | 3,276 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 71.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | 16.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 1073/1250 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
WSU | Ashland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | Ashland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,258 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $271 |
Diversity |
WSU | Ashland College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
WSU | Ashland College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 13% | ||
Campus |
WSU | Ashland College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wayne State University is larger than than Ashland College based on total student enrollment (23,630 students vs. 4,174 students)
WSU vs. Ashland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or Ashland College?
- Ashland University is 77.8% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($23,000.00 vs. $12,933.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.8% higher at WSU than Ashland University ($29,622.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State University than Ashland College ($15,347 vs. $20,342)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State University are 1.1% lower than costs at Ashland University ($11,321 vs. $11,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ashland University than Wayne State University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ashland University students is 72.5% larger than aid received Wayne State University ($18,290 vs. $10,605)
WSU vs. Ashland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or Ashland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ashland College or WSU .
- The average SAT score at Wayne State University (1070) is 25 points higher than at Ashland College (1045)
- Incoming WSU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Ashland College (23)
- Accepted freshman Ashland College 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 Ashland College (71.8%)
WSU vs. Ashland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU or Ashland College? 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 Ashland College and WSU.
- The graduation rate at Ashland College is higher than Wayne State University (61% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Wayne State University earn on average $10,600 more per year than Ashland College graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $40,400)
- Wayne State University students graduate with a $3,992 lower median federal student loan debt than Ashland College graduates. ($22,258 vs. $26,250)
- WSU graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Ashland College graduates. ($230 vs. $271)
- More Ashland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/