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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 | Carroll University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WSU | Carroll University | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Waukesha, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,553 | 3,176 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #580 | #530 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wayne.edu | carrollu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | Carroll University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,493 | $36,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,615 | $36,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,762 | $13,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,021 | $25,171 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,862 | $24,766 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
WSU | Carroll University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,190 | 5,972 | ||
| Admitted | 12,461 | 3,488 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 58.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 1050/1260 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
WSU | Carroll University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | Carroll University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,258 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
WSU | Carroll University | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
WSU | Carroll University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 30% | ||
Campus |
WSU | Carroll University | ||
| 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 Carroll University based on total student enrollment (23,553 students vs. 3,176 students)
WSU vs. Carroll University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or Carroll University?
- Carroll University is 191.4% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($36,400.00 vs. $12,493.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.2% higher at Carroll University than Wayne State University ($36,400.00 vs. $28,615.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State University than Carroll University ($16,021 vs. $25,171)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State University are 13.4% lower than costs at Carroll University ($11,762 vs. $13,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carroll University than Wayne State University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carroll University students is 128% larger than aid received Wayne State University ($24,766 vs. $10,862)
WSU vs. Carroll University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or Carroll University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carroll University or WSU .
- The average SAT score at Carroll University (1087) is 17 points higher than at WSU (1070)
- Incoming Carroll University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at WSU (23)
- Accepted freshman WSU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Carroll University (3.39)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Carroll University (58.4%)
WSU vs. Carroll University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU or Carroll University? 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 Carroll University and WSU.
- The graduation rate at Carroll University is higher than Wayne State University (57% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Wayne State University earn on average $6,800 more per year than Carroll University graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $44,200)
- Wayne State University students graduate with a $4,742 lower median federal student loan debt than Carroll University graduates. ($22,258 vs. $27,000)
- WSU graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Carroll University graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Carroll University 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/