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Overview |
WSU | UNT | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Denton, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,630 | 44,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #582 | #695 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wayne.edu | unt.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | UNT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,933 | $8,295 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,622 | $18,087 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,321 | $10,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,347 | $15,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,605 | $9,159 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 93% |
Admission |
WSU | UNT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,002 | 32,016 | ||
| Admitted | 10,547 | 25,335 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 1000/1240 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
WSU | UNT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | UNT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,258 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $206 |
Diversity |
WSU | UNT | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
WSU | UNT | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 3% | ||
Campus |
WSU | UNT | ||
| 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
- University of North Texas is larger than than WSU based on total student enrollment (44,767 students vs. 23,630 students)
WSU vs. UNT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or UNT?
- Wayne State University is 55.9% more expensive to attend than UNT for in-state tuition ($12,933.00 vs. $8,295.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.8% higher at WSU than University of North Texas ($29,622.00 vs. $18,087.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Texas than WSU ($15,283 vs. $15,347)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Texas are 8.7% lower than costs at Wayne State University ($10,412 vs. $11,321)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wayne State University than University of North Texas (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wayne State University students is 15.8% larger than aid received University of North Texas ($10,605 vs. $9,159)
WSU vs. UNT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or UNT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNT or WSU .
- The average SAT score at University of North Texas (1093) is 23 points higher than at WSU (1070)
- Incoming UNT students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at WSU (23)
- Accepted freshman UNT students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at WSU (3.42)
- UNT has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than WSU (75.3%)
WSU vs. UNT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU or UNT? 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 UNT and WSU.
- The graduation rate at UNT is higher than Wayne State University (49% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Wayne State University earn on average $4,000 more per year than UNT graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $47,000)
- University of North Texas students graduate with a $2,258 lower median federal student loan debt than WSU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,258)
- UNT graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than WSU graduates. ($206 vs. $230)
- More UNT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/