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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 | Cardinal Stritch University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WSU | Stritch | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 23,630 | 1,332 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #582 | #561 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wayne.edu | stritch.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | Stritch | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,933 | $34,744 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,622 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,321 | $8,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,347 | $20,002 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,605 | $28,670 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
WSU | Stritch | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,002 | 728 | ||
| Admitted | 10,547 | 674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 1010/1220 | ||
| 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 | Stritch | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | Stritch | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,258 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
WSU | Stritch | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
WSU | Stritch | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 24% | ||
Campus |
WSU | Stritch | ||
| 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 Stritch based on total student enrollment (23,630 students vs. 1,332 students)
WSU vs. Stritch Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or Stritch?
- Cardinal Stritch University is 168.6% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($34,744.00 vs. $12,933.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.3% higher at Stritch than Wayne State University ($34,744.00 vs. $29,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State University than Stritch ($15,347 vs. $20,002)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cardinal Stritch University are 27.2% lower than costs at Wayne State University ($8,900 vs. $11,321)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cardinal Stritch University than Wayne State University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cardinal Stritch University students is 170.3% larger than aid received Wayne State University ($28,670 vs. $10,605)
WSU vs. Stritch Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or Stritch? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stritch or WSU .
- The average SAT score at Wayne State University (1070) is 42 points higher than at Stritch (1028)
- Incoming WSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Stritch (22)
- Accepted freshman WSU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Stritch (3.18)
- Stritch has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than WSU (75.3%)
WSU vs. Stritch Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU or Stritch? 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 Stritch and WSU.
- The graduation rate at Stritch is higher than Wayne State University (55% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Cardinal Stritch University earn on average $1,500 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $51,000)
- Wayne State University students graduate with a $4,742 lower median federal student loan debt than Stritch graduates. ($22,258 vs. $27,000)
- WSU graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Stritch graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Stritch graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/