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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 | Eastern Mennonite University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WSU | EMU | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,630 | 1,334 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #582 | #215 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wayne.edu | emu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | EMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,933 | $40,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,622 | $40,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,321 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,347 | $23,783 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,605 | $30,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 96% |
Admission |
WSU | EMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,002 | 1,144 | ||
| Admitted | 10,547 | 1,138 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Elite | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 25/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 1040/1590 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
WSU | EMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | EMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,258 | $23,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $242 |
Diversity |
WSU | EMU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
WSU | EMU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 27% | ||
Campus |
WSU | EMU | ||
| 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 EMU based on total student enrollment (23,630 students vs. 1,334 students)
WSU vs. EMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or EMU?
- Eastern Mennonite University is 213.8% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($40,590.00 vs. $12,933.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37% higher at EMU than Wayne State University ($40,590.00 vs. $29,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State University than EMU ($15,347 vs. $23,783)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State University are 8.1% lower than costs at Eastern Mennonite University ($11,321 vs. $12,240)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wayne State University as Eastern Mennonite University (96% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Mennonite University students is 187.2% larger than aid received Wayne State University ($30,460 vs. $10,605)
WSU vs. EMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or EMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EMU or WSU .
- The average SAT score at Wayne State University (1070) is 61 points higher than at EMU (1009)
- Incoming WSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at EMU (22)
- Accepted freshman EMU students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at WSU (3.42)
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than WSU (75.3%)
WSU vs. EMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU or EMU? 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 EMU and WSU.
- The graduation rate at EMU is higher than Wayne State University (66% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Wayne State University earn on average $7,100 more per year than EMU graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $43,900)
- Wayne State University students graduate with a $1,192 lower median federal student loan debt than EMU graduates. ($22,258 vs. $23,450)
- WSU graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than EMU graduates. ($230 vs. $242)
- More EMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/