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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 | Saint Norbert College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WSU | SNC | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | De Pere, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 23,630 | 1,882 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #582 | #420 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wayne.edu | snc.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | SNC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,933 | $42,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,622 | $42,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,321 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,347 | $26,983 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,605 | $28,627 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
WSU | SNC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,002 | 3,918 | ||
| Admitted | 10,547 | 3,275 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 83.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 1010/1270 | ||
| 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 | SNC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | SNC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,258 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
WSU | SNC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
WSU | SNC | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 28% | ||
Campus |
WSU | SNC | ||
| 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 SNC based on total student enrollment (23,630 students vs. 1,882 students)
WSU vs. SNC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or SNC?
- Saint Norbert College is 227.1% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($42,304.00 vs. $12,933.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.8% higher at SNC than Wayne State University ($42,304.00 vs. $29,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State University than SNC ($15,347 vs. $26,983)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State University are 7.8% lower than costs at Saint Norbert College ($11,321 vs. $12,202)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Norbert College than Wayne State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Norbert College students is 169.9% larger than aid received Wayne State University ($28,627 vs. $10,605)
WSU vs. SNC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or SNC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SNC or WSU .
- The average SAT score at Saint Norbert College (1125) is 55 points higher than at WSU (1070)
- Incoming SNC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at WSU (23)
- Accepted freshman SNC students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at WSU (3.42)
- SNC has a higher acceptance rate (83.6%) than WSU (75.3%)
WSU vs. SNC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU or SNC? 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 SNC and WSU.
- The graduation rate at SNC is higher than Wayne State University (70% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Wayne State University earn on average $100 more per year than SNC graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $50,900)
- Wayne State University students graduate with a $4,742 lower median federal student loan debt than SNC graduates. ($22,258 vs. $27,000)
- WSU graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than SNC graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More SNC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/