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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 | Chatham University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WSU | Chatham | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,630 | 2,387 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #582 | #288 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wayne.edu | chatham.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | Chatham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,933 | $40,625 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,622 | $40,625 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,321 | $12,719 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,347 | $28,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,605 | $27,330 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
WSU | Chatham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,002 | 3,514 | ||
| Admitted | 10,547 | 2,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 66.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 1060/1270 | ||
| 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 | Chatham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | Chatham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,258 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $211 |
Diversity |
WSU | Chatham | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
WSU | Chatham | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 26% | ||
Campus |
WSU | Chatham | ||
| 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 Chatham based on total student enrollment (23,630 students vs. 2,387 students)
WSU vs. Chatham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or Chatham?
- Chatham University is 214.1% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($40,625.00 vs. $12,933.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.1% higher at Chatham than Wayne State University ($40,625.00 vs. $29,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State University than Chatham ($15,347 vs. $28,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State University are 12.3% lower than costs at Chatham University ($11,321 vs. $12,719)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University than Wayne State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 157.7% larger than aid received Wayne State University ($27,330 vs. $10,605)
WSU vs. Chatham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or Chatham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chatham or WSU .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at WSU (3.42)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Chatham (66.3%)
WSU vs. Chatham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU or Chatham? 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 Chatham and WSU.
- The graduation rate at Chatham is higher than Wayne State University (60% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Wayne State University earn on average $14,300 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $1,758 lower median federal student loan debt than WSU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,258)
- Chatham graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than WSU graduates. ($211 vs. $230)
- More Chatham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/