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Overview |
WSU | UC | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,630 | 41,155 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #582 | #413 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wayne.edu | uc.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | UC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,933 | $11,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,622 | $26,862 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,321 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,347 | $20,149 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,605 | $8,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 64% |
Admission |
WSU | UC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,002 | 29,025 | ||
| Admitted | 10,547 | 25,024 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 1160/1360 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
WSU | UC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | UC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,258 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $237 |
Diversity |
WSU | UC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
WSU | UC | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 17% | ||
Campus |
WSU | UC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than WSU based on total student enrollment (41,155 students vs. 23,630 students)
WSU vs. UC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or UC?
- Wayne State University is 12.5% more expensive to attend than UC for in-state tuition ($12,933.00 vs. $11,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.3% higher at WSU than University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($29,622.00 vs. $26,862.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State University than UC ($15,347 vs. $20,149)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State University are 13.5% lower than costs at University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($11,321 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wayne State University than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (96% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wayne State University students is 21.4% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($10,605 vs. $8,733)
WSU vs. UC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or UC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC or WSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Cincinnati Main Campus (1165) is 95 points higher than at WSU (1070)
- Incoming UC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at WSU (23)
- Accepted freshman UC students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at WSU (3.42)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than WSU (75.3%)
WSU vs. UC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU or UC? 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 UC and WSU.
- The graduation rate at UC is higher than Wayne State University (59% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Wayne State University earn on average $5,400 more per year than UC graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $45,600)
- Wayne State University students graduate with a $742 lower median federal student loan debt than UC graduates. ($22,258 vs. $23,000)
- WSU graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than UC graduates. ($230 vs. $237)
- More UC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/