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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 | Nazareth College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WSU | Nazareth College | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 23,630 | 2,522 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #582 | #241 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wayne.edu | naz.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | Nazareth College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,933 | $37,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,622 | $37,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,321 | $15,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,347 | $31,620 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,605 | $22,625 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
WSU | Nazareth College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,002 | 3,911 | ||
| Admitted | 10,547 | 3,283 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 1140/1320 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
WSU | Nazareth College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | Nazareth College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $44,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,258 | $26,501 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $274 |
Diversity |
WSU | Nazareth College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
WSU | Nazareth College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 16% | ||
Campus |
WSU | Nazareth College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wayne State University is larger than than Nazareth College based on total student enrollment (23,630 students vs. 2,522 students)
WSU vs. Nazareth College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or Nazareth College?
- Nazareth College is 188.6% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($37,330.00 vs. $12,933.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26% higher at Nazareth College than Wayne State University ($37,330.00 vs. $29,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State University than Nazareth College ($15,347 vs. $31,620)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State University are 34.2% lower than costs at Nazareth College ($11,321 vs. $15,190)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nazareth College than Wayne State University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nazareth College students is 113.3% larger than aid received Wayne State University ($22,625 vs. $10,605)
WSU vs. Nazareth College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or Nazareth College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nazareth College or WSU .
- Accepted freshman Nazareth College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at WSU (3.42)
- Nazareth College has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than WSU (75.3%)
WSU vs. Nazareth College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU or Nazareth 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 Nazareth College and WSU.
- The graduation rate at Nazareth College is higher than Wayne State University (74% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Wayne State University earn on average $6,100 more per year than Nazareth College graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $44,900)
- Wayne State University students graduate with a $4,243 lower median federal student loan debt than Nazareth College graduates. ($22,258 vs. $26,501)
- WSU graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Nazareth College graduates. ($230 vs. $274)
- More Nazareth College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/