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Michigan State UM-Dearborn Oakland Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Eastern Michigan University CMU Michigan GVSU University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown WMU Cleveland State University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg| Wayne State University | University of Pittsburgh Bradford | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WSU | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Bradford, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 23,553 | 1,003 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #580 | #443 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wayne.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,493 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,615 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,762 | $10,848 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,021 | $17,015 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,862 | $14,576 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 96% |
Admission |
WSU | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,190 | 4,985 | ||
| Admitted | 12,461 | 4,527 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 6.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 1030/1260 | ||
| 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 | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,258 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $278 |
Diversity |
WSU | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
WSU | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 35% | ||
Campus |
WSU | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| 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 Pitt-Bradford based on total student enrollment (23,553 students vs. 1,003 students)
WSU vs. Pitt-Bradford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or Pitt-Bradford?
- University of Pittsburgh Bradford is 9.3% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($13,660.00 vs. $12,493.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.1% higher at WSU than University of Pittsburgh Bradford ($28,615.00 vs. $25,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State University than Pitt-Bradford ($16,021 vs. $17,015)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Bradford are 8.4% lower than costs at Wayne State University ($10,848 vs. $11,762)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Bradford than Wayne State University (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pittsburgh Bradford students is 34.2% larger than aid received Wayne State University ($14,576 vs. $10,862)
WSU vs. Pitt-Bradford Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or Pitt-Bradford? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt-Bradford or WSU .
- The average SAT score at Wayne State University (1070) is 92 points higher than at Pitt-Bradford (978)
- Incoming WSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Pitt-Bradford (21)
- Accepted freshman WSU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Pitt-Bradford (3.28)
- Pitt-Bradford has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than WSU (82%)
WSU vs. Pitt-Bradford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU or Pitt-Bradford? 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 Pitt-Bradford and WSU.
- The graduation rate at Pitt-Bradford is higher than Wayne State University (48% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Bradford earn on average $7,000 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $51,000)
- Wayne State University students graduate with a $4,651 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($22,258 vs. $26,909)
- WSU graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($230 vs. $278)
- More Pitt-Bradford graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/