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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 Xavier Cleveland State Michigan Tech| Wayne State University | John Carroll University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WSU | JCU | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 23,630 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #582 | #286 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wayne.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,933 | $45,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,622 | $45,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,321 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,347 | $30,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,605 | $30,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
WSU | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,002 | 4,310 | ||
| Admitted | 10,547 | 3,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 1160/1320 | ||
| 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 | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,258 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $278 |
Diversity |
WSU | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
WSU | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 34% | ||
Campus |
WSU | JCU | ||
| 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 JCU based on total student enrollment (23,630 students vs. 2,922 students)
WSU vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or JCU?
- John Carroll University is 251.7% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $12,933.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.6% higher at JCU than Wayne State University ($45,490.00 vs. $29,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State University than JCU ($15,347 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State University are 16.6% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($11,321 vs. $13,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than Wayne State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 186.8% larger than aid received Wayne State University ($30,415 vs. $10,605)
WSU vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or WSU .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 57 points higher than at WSU (1070)
- Incoming JCU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at WSU (23)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at WSU (3.42)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than WSU (75.3%)
WSU vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU or JCU? 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 JCU and WSU.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Wayne State University (71% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $6,600 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $51,000)
- Wayne State University students graduate with a $4,681 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($22,258 vs. $26,939)
- WSU graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($230 vs. $278)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/