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Michigan State UM-Dearborn Oakland Temple Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Eastern Michigan University CMU Millersville University of Pennsylvania Michigan GVSU Kutztown University of Pennsylvania| Wayne State University | West Chester University of Pennsylvania | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WSU | WCU | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | West Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 23,553 | 17,076 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #580 | #532 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wayne.edu | wcupa.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,493 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,615 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,762 | $12,474 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,021 | $21,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,862 | $5,503 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 70% |
Admission |
WSU | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,190 | 16,467 | ||
| Admitted | 12,461 | 13,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 79.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 1100/1270 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
WSU | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,258 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $242 |
Diversity |
WSU | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
WSU | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 13% | ||
Campus |
WSU | WCU | ||
| 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 WCU based on total student enrollment (23,553 students vs. 17,076 students)
WSU vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or WCU?
- Wayne State University is 61.9% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($12,493.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.3% higher at WSU than West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($28,615.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State University than WCU ($16,021 vs. $21,684)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State University are 6.1% lower than costs at West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($11,762 vs. $12,474)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wayne State University than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (95% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wayne State University students is 97.4% larger than aid received West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($10,862 vs. $5,503)
WSU vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or WSU .
- The average SAT score at West Chester University of Pennsylvania (1072) is 2 points higher than at WSU (1070)
- Incoming WCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at WSU (23)
- Accepted freshman WCU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at WSU (3.42)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than WCU (79.2%)
WSU vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU or WCU? 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 WCU and WSU.
- The graduation rate at WCU is higher than Wayne State University (68% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Wayne State University earn on average $2,000 more per year than WCU graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $49,000)
- Wayne State University students graduate with a $1,242 lower median federal student loan debt than WCU graduates. ($22,258 vs. $23,500)
- WSU graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than WCU graduates. ($230 vs. $242)
- More WCU 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/