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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 | Shenandoah University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WSU | SU | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,630 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #582 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wayne.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,933 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,622 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,321 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,347 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,605 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
WSU | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,002 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 10,547 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
WSU | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,258 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $258 |
Diversity |
WSU | SU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 13% |
Students |
WSU | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 48% | ||
Campus |
WSU | SU | ||
| 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 SU based on total student enrollment (23,630 students vs. 4,260 students)
WSU vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or SU?
- Shenandoah University is 161.3% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($33,790.00 vs. $12,933.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.1% higher at SU than Wayne State University ($33,790.00 vs. $29,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State University than SU ($15,347 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 0.8% lower than costs at Wayne State University ($11,230 vs. $11,321)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than Wayne State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shenandoah University students is 121.3% larger than aid received Wayne State University ($23,467 vs. $10,605)
WSU vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or WSU .
- The average SAT score at Wayne State University (1070) is 65 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming WSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at WSU (3.42)
- SU has a higher acceptance rate (80.4%) than WSU (75.3%)
WSU vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU or SU? 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 SU and WSU.
- The graduation rate at SU is higher than Wayne State University (45% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Wayne State University earn on average $2,700 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $48,300)
- Wayne State University students graduate with a $2,742 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($22,258 vs. $25,000)
- WSU graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($230 vs. $258)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/