Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Michigan State UM-Dearborn Oakland Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Eastern Michigan University CMU Michigan GVSU WMU UNH Cleveland State Michigan Tech| Wayne State University | Gannon University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
WSU | Gannon University | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,553 | 4,548 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #580 | #440 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wayne.edu | gannon.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
WSU | Gannon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,493 | $36,865 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,615 | $36,865 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,762 | $15,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,021 | $23,942 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,862 | $27,483 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 82% |
Admission |
WSU | Gannon University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,190 | 6,331 | ||
| Admitted | 12,461 | 4,856 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 990/1250 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
WSU | Gannon University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
WSU | Gannon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,258 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
WSU | Gannon University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 12% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
WSU | Gannon University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 95% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 27% | ||
Campus |
WSU | Gannon University | ||
| 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 Gannon University based on total student enrollment (23,553 students vs. 4,548 students)
WSU vs. Gannon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or Gannon University?
- Gannon University is 195.1% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($36,865.00 vs. $12,493.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.8% higher at Gannon University than Wayne State University ($36,865.00 vs. $28,615.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State University than Gannon University ($16,021 vs. $23,942)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State University are 32.7% lower than costs at Gannon University ($11,762 vs. $15,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wayne State University than Gannon University (95% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 153% larger than aid received Wayne State University ($27,483 vs. $10,862)
WSU vs. Gannon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or Gannon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gannon University or WSU .
- The average SAT score at Wayne State University (1070) is 35 points higher than at Gannon University (1035)
- Incoming WSU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Gannon University (23)
- Accepted freshman Gannon University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at WSU (3.42)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Gannon University (76.7%)
WSU vs. Gannon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU or Gannon University? 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 Gannon University and WSU.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than Wayne State University (66% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $1,900 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $51,000)
- Wayne State University students graduate with a $4,742 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($22,258 vs. $27,000)
- WSU graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Gannon University graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Gannon University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/