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Michigan State UM-Dearborn Oakland JMU Mason Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit CNU RU Eastern Michigan University VCU CMU Michigan| Wayne State University | Old Dominion University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WSU | Old Dominion | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,630 | 23,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #582 | #624 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wayne.edu | odu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | Old Dominion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,933 | $7,239 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,622 | $26,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,321 | $13,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,347 | $16,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,605 | $9,058 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 92% |
Admission |
WSU | Old Dominion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,002 | 14,435 | ||
| Admitted | 10,547 | 13,734 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 95.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 1090/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
WSU | Old Dominion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | Old Dominion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,258 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $242 |
Diversity |
WSU | Old Dominion | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
WSU | Old Dominion | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 7% | ||
Campus |
WSU | Old Dominion | ||
| 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 Old Dominion based on total student enrollment (23,630 students vs. 23,107 students)
WSU vs. Old Dominion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or Old Dominion?
- Wayne State University is 78.7% more expensive to attend than Old Dominion for in-state tuition ($12,933.00 vs. $7,239.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.1% higher at WSU than Old Dominion University ($29,622.00 vs. $26,664.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State University than Old Dominion ($15,347 vs. $16,098)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State University are 19.1% lower than costs at Old Dominion University ($11,321 vs. $13,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wayne State University than Old Dominion University (96% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wayne State University students is 17.1% larger than aid received Old Dominion University ($10,605 vs. $9,058)
WSU vs. Old Dominion Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or Old Dominion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Old Dominion or WSU .
- The average SAT score at Wayne State University (1070) is 50 points higher than at Old Dominion (1020)
- Incoming WSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Old Dominion (21)
- Accepted freshman WSU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Old Dominion (3.3)
- Old Dominion has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than WSU (75.3%)
WSU vs. Old Dominion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU or Old Dominion? 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 Old Dominion and WSU.
- The graduation rate at Old Dominion is higher than Wayne State University (50% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Wayne State University earn on average $3,400 more per year than Old Dominion graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $47,600)
- Wayne State University students graduate with a $1,242 lower median federal student loan debt than Old Dominion graduates. ($22,258 vs. $23,500)
- WSU graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Old Dominion graduates. ($230 vs. $242)
- More Old Dominion graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/