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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 | Washington & Jefferson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WSU | W&J | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 23,553 | 1,162 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #580 | #238 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wayne.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,493 | $27,605 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,615 | $27,605 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,762 | $13,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,021 | $26,051 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,862 | $38,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
WSU | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,190 | 3,218 | ||
| Admitted | 12,461 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
WSU | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,258 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
WSU | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
WSU | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 25% | ||
Campus |
WSU | W&J | ||
| 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 W&J based on total student enrollment (23,553 students vs. 1,162 students)
WSU vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 121% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($27,605.00 vs. $12,493.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.7% higher at WSU than Washington & Jefferson College ($28,615.00 vs. $27,605.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State University than W&J ($16,021 vs. $26,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State University are 18.3% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($11,762 vs. $13,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Wayne State University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 258.8% larger than aid received Wayne State University ($38,971 vs. $10,862)
WSU vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or WSU .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at WSU (3.42)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than W&J (81.5%)
WSU vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU or W&J? 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 W&J and WSU.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Wayne State University (74% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $5,900 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $51,000)
- Wayne State University students graduate with a $4,742 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($22,258 vs. $27,000)
- WSU graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/