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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 | Elmira College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WSU | EC | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Elmira, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,630 | 657 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #582 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wayne.edu | elmira.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | EC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,933 | $35,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,622 | $35,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,321 | $13,388 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,347 | $24,040 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,605 | $27,091 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
WSU | EC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,002 | 1,456 | ||
| Admitted | 10,547 | 1,397 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 1118/1272 | ||
| 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 | EC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | EC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,258 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
WSU | EC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
WSU | EC | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 29% | ||
Campus |
WSU | EC | ||
| 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 EC based on total student enrollment (23,630 students vs. 657 students)
WSU vs. EC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or EC?
- Elmira College is 172.7% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($35,270.00 vs. $12,933.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.1% higher at EC than Wayne State University ($35,270.00 vs. $29,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State University than EC ($15,347 vs. $24,040)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State University are 18.3% lower than costs at Elmira College ($11,321 vs. $13,388)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elmira College than Wayne State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmira College students is 155.5% larger than aid received Wayne State University ($27,091 vs. $10,605)
WSU vs. EC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or EC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EC or WSU .
- Accepted freshman WSU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at EC (3.22)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than WSU (75.3%)
WSU vs. EC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU or EC? 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 EC and WSU.
- The graduation rate at EC is higher than Wayne State University (60% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Wayne State University earn on average $5,000 more per year than EC graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $46,000)
- Wayne State University students graduate with a $4,742 lower median federal student loan debt than EC graduates. ($22,258 vs. $27,000)
- WSU graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than EC graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More EC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/