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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 | D'Youville College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WSU | D'Youville College | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,630 | 2,518 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #582 | #368 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wayne.edu | dyc.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | D'Youville College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,933 | $29,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,622 | $29,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,321 | $9,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,347 | $21,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,605 | $22,053 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
WSU | D'Youville College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,002 | 3,115 | ||
| Admitted | 10,547 | 2,618 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 1025/1265 | ||
| 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 | D'Youville College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | D'Youville College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,258 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $258 |
Diversity |
WSU | D'Youville College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
WSU | D'Youville College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 8% | ||
Campus |
WSU | D'Youville College | ||
| 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 D'Youville College based on total student enrollment (23,630 students vs. 2,518 students)
WSU vs. D'Youville College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or D'Youville College?
- D'Youville College is 131.8% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($29,980.00 vs. $12,933.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at D'Youville College than Wayne State University ($29,980.00 vs. $29,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State University than D'Youville College ($15,347 vs. $21,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at D'Youville College are 19.2% lower than costs at Wayne State University ($9,500 vs. $11,321)
- More students receive financial grant aid at D'Youville College than Wayne State University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by D'Youville College students is 107.9% larger than aid received Wayne State University ($22,053 vs. $10,605)
WSU vs. D'Youville College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or D'Youville College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between D'Youville College or WSU .
- The average SAT score at Wayne State University (1070) is 34 points higher than at D'Youville College (1036)
- Incoming WSU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at D'Youville College (23)
- Accepted freshman D'Youville College students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at WSU (3.42)
- D'Youville College has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than WSU (75.3%)
WSU vs. D'Youville College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU or D'Youville College? 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 D'Youville College and WSU.
- The graduation rate at D'Youville College is higher than Wayne State University (41% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from D'Youville College earn on average $2,700 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $51,000)
- Wayne State University students graduate with a $2,742 lower median federal student loan debt than D'Youville College graduates. ($22,258 vs. $25,000)
- WSU graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than D'Youville College graduates. ($230 vs. $258)
- More D'Youville College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/