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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 | Carthage College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WSU | Carthage | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 23,553 | 2,771 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #580 | #642 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wayne.edu | carthage.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | Carthage | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,493 | $36,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,615 | $36,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,762 | $12,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,021 | $24,962 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,862 | $23,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
WSU | Carthage | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,190 | 8,044 | ||
| Admitted | 12,461 | 6,769 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 84.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 1000/1205 | ||
| 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 | Carthage | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | Carthage | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,258 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
WSU | Carthage | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 11% |
Students |
WSU | Carthage | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 64% | ||
Campus |
WSU | Carthage | ||
| 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 Carthage based on total student enrollment (23,553 students vs. 2,771 students)
WSU vs. Carthage Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or Carthage?
- Carthage College is 192.2% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($36,500.00 vs. $12,493.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.6% higher at Carthage than Wayne State University ($36,500.00 vs. $28,615.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State University than Carthage ($16,021 vs. $24,962)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State University are 10.1% lower than costs at Carthage College ($11,762 vs. $12,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carthage College than Wayne State University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carthage College students is 115.8% larger than aid received Wayne State University ($23,441 vs. $10,862)
WSU vs. Carthage Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or Carthage? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carthage or WSU .
- The average SAT score at Carthage College (1145) is 75 points higher than at WSU (1070)
- Incoming Carthage students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at WSU (23)
- Accepted freshman WSU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Carthage (3.36)
- Carthage has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than WSU (82%)
WSU vs. Carthage Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU or Carthage? 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 Carthage and WSU.
- The graduation rate at Carthage is higher than Wayne State University (59% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Wayne State University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Carthage graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $48,800)
- Wayne State University students graduate with a $4,742 lower median federal student loan debt than Carthage graduates. ($22,258 vs. $27,000)
- WSU graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Carthage graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Carthage graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/