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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 | Walsh University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WSU | Walsh College | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | North Canton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 23,630 | 2,309 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #582 | #536 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wayne.edu | walsh.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | Walsh College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,933 | $31,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,622 | $31,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,321 | $11,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,347 | $20,032 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,605 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
WSU | Walsh College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,002 | 2,659 | ||
| Admitted | 10,547 | 1,928 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 1030/1320 | ||
| 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 | Walsh College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | Walsh College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,258 | $27,833 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $287 |
Diversity |
WSU | Walsh College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 9% |
Students |
WSU | Walsh College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 13% | ||
Campus |
WSU | Walsh College | ||
| 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 Walsh College based on total student enrollment (23,630 students vs. 2,309 students)
WSU vs. Walsh College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or Walsh College?
- Walsh University is 142.9% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($31,420.00 vs. $12,933.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.1% higher at Walsh College than Wayne State University ($31,420.00 vs. $29,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State University than Walsh College ($15,347 vs. $20,032)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State University are 3.3% lower than costs at Walsh University ($11,321 vs. $11,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Walsh University than Wayne State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Walsh University students is 146.8% larger than aid received Wayne State University ($26,172 vs. $10,605)
WSU vs. Walsh College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or Walsh College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Walsh College or WSU .
- Accepted freshman WSU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Walsh College (3.38)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Walsh College (72.5%)
WSU vs. Walsh College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU or Walsh College? 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 Walsh College and WSU.
- The graduation rate at Walsh College is higher than Wayne State University (60% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Wayne State University earn on average $5,600 more per year than Walsh College graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $45,400)
- Wayne State University students graduate with a $5,575 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($22,258 vs. $27,833)
- WSU graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Walsh College graduates. ($230 vs. $287)
- More Walsh College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/