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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 | Westminster College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WSU | Westminster College | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | New Wilmington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 23,553 | 1,203 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #580 | #546 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wayne.edu | westminster.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | Westminster College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,493 | $38,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,615 | $38,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,762 | $12,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,021 | $21,089 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,862 | $30,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
WSU | Westminster College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,190 | 2,650 | ||
| Admitted | 12,461 | 2,266 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 1040/1258 | ||
| 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 | Westminster College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | Westminster College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,258 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
WSU | Westminster College | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 15% |
Students |
WSU | Westminster College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 29% | ||
Campus |
WSU | Westminster 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 Westminster College based on total student enrollment (23,553 students vs. 1,203 students)
WSU vs. Westminster College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or Westminster College?
- Westminster College is 210.3% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($38,760.00 vs. $12,493.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.5% higher at Westminster College than Wayne State University ($38,760.00 vs. $28,615.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State University than Westminster College ($16,021 vs. $21,089)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State University are 5.3% lower than costs at Westminster College ($11,762 vs. $12,380)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Westminster College than Wayne State University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Westminster College students is 181.9% larger than aid received Wayne State University ($30,615 vs. $10,862)
WSU vs. Westminster College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or Westminster College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westminster College or WSU .
- The average SAT score at Wayne State University (1070) is 42 points higher than at Westminster College (1028)
- Incoming WSU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Westminster College (23)
- Accepted freshman Westminster College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at WSU (3.42)
- Westminster College has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than WSU (82%)
WSU vs. Westminster College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU or Westminster 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 Westminster College and WSU.
- The graduation rate at Westminster College is higher than Wayne State University (74% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Wayne State University earn on average $5,300 more per year than Westminster College graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $45,700)
- Wayne State University students graduate with a $4,742 lower median federal student loan debt than Westminster College graduates. ($22,258 vs. $27,000)
- WSU graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Westminster College graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Westminster College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/