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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 | Bridgewater College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WSU | BC | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 23,630 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #582 | #676 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wayne.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,933 | $38,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,622 | $38,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,321 | $13,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,347 | $19,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,605 | $34,142 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
WSU | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,002 | 3,402 | ||
| Admitted | 10,547 | 3,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
WSU | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,258 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
WSU | BC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
WSU | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 24% | ||
Campus |
WSU | BC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wayne State University is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (23,630 students vs. 1,421 students)
WSU vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or BC?
- Bridgewater College is 200% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($38,800.00 vs. $12,933.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31% higher at BC than Wayne State University ($38,800.00 vs. $29,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State University than BC ($15,347 vs. $19,332)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State University are 22.2% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($11,321 vs. $13,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College than Wayne State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 221.9% larger than aid received Wayne State University ($34,142 vs. $10,605)
WSU vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or WSU .
- The average SAT score at Wayne State University (1070) is 36 points higher than at BC (1034)
- Incoming BC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at WSU (23)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at WSU (3.42)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than WSU (75.3%)
WSU vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU or BC? 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 BC and WSU.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Wayne State University (59% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Wayne State University earn on average $7,900 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $43,100)
- Wayne State University students graduate with a $4,742 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($22,258 vs. $27,000)
- WSU graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/