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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 | Roberts Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WSU | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 23,553 | 1,619 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #580 | #347 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wayne.edu | roberts.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,493 | $36,004 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,615 | $36,004 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,762 | $12,996 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,021 | $24,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,862 | $26,173 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
WSU | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,190 | 1,314 | ||
| Admitted | 12,461 | 1,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 77.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 965/1250 | ||
| 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 25, 2025 |
Academics |
WSU | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,258 | $22,225 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $229 |
Diversity |
WSU | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 27% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
WSU | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 11% | ||
Campus |
WSU | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| 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 Roberts Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (23,553 students vs. 1,619 students)
WSU vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or Roberts Wesleyan College?
- Roberts Wesleyan College is 188.2% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($36,004.00 vs. $12,493.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.8% higher at Roberts Wesleyan College than Wayne State University ($36,004.00 vs. $28,615.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State University than Roberts Wesleyan College ($16,021 vs. $24,202)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State University are 10.5% lower than costs at Roberts Wesleyan College ($11,762 vs. $12,996)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roberts Wesleyan College than Wayne State University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roberts Wesleyan College students is 141% larger than aid received Wayne State University ($26,173 vs. $10,862)
WSU vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or Roberts Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roberts Wesleyan College or WSU .
- The average SAT score at Wayne State University (1070) is 3 points higher than at Roberts Wesleyan College (1067)
- Incoming WSU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Roberts Wesleyan College (23)
- Accepted freshman Roberts Wesleyan College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at WSU (3.42)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Roberts Wesleyan College (77.8%)
WSU vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU or Roberts Wesleyan 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 Roberts Wesleyan College and WSU.
- The graduation rate at Roberts Wesleyan College is higher than Wayne State University (65% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Wayne State University earn on average $6,800 more per year than Roberts Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $44,200)
- Roberts Wesleyan College students graduate with a $33 lower median federal student loan debt than WSU graduates. ($22,225 vs. $22,258)
- Roberts Wesleyan College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than WSU graduates. ($229 vs. $230)
- More Roberts Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/