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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 Ohio State| Wayne State University | Ohio Northern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WSU | ONU | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Ada, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 23,630 | 3,015 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #582 | #211 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wayne.edu | onu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | ONU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,933 | $35,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,622 | $35,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,321 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,347 | $27,398 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,605 | $24,235 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 97% |
Admission |
WSU | ONU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,002 | 6,625 | ||
| Admitted | 10,547 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 54.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 1160/1340 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
WSU | ONU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | ONU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $71,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,258 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
WSU | ONU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
WSU | ONU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 16% | ||
Campus |
WSU | ONU | ||
| 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 ONU based on total student enrollment (23,630 students vs. 3,015 students)
WSU vs. ONU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or ONU?
- Ohio Northern University is 174.3% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($35,480.00 vs. $12,933.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.8% higher at ONU than Wayne State University ($35,480.00 vs. $29,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State University than ONU ($15,347 vs. $27,398)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State University are 13.9% lower than costs at Ohio Northern University ($11,321 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Northern University than Wayne State University (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Northern University students is 128.5% larger than aid received Wayne State University ($24,235 vs. $10,605)
WSU vs. ONU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or ONU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ONU or WSU .
- The average SAT score at Ohio Northern University (1158) is 88 points higher than at WSU (1070)
- Incoming ONU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at WSU (23)
- Accepted freshman ONU students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at WSU (3.42)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than ONU (54.4%)
WSU vs. ONU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU or ONU? 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 ONU and WSU.
- The graduation rate at ONU is higher than Wayne State University (65% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Ohio Northern University earn on average $20,200 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($71,200 vs. $51,000)
- Wayne State University students graduate with a $4,742 lower median federal student loan debt than ONU graduates. ($22,258 vs. $27,000)
- WSU graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than ONU graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More ONU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/