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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 | Wisconsin Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WSU | WLC | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,630 | 1,086 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #582 | #532 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wayne.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,933 | $33,210 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,622 | $33,210 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,321 | $11,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,347 | $22,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,605 | $23,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
WSU | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,002 | 1,474 | ||
| Admitted | 10,547 | 1,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | 22.3% | ||
| 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 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 1038/1243 | ||
| 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 | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,258 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $258 |
Diversity |
WSU | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
WSU | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 33% | ||
Campus |
WSU | WLC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wayne State University is larger than than WLC based on total student enrollment (23,630 students vs. 1,086 students)
WSU vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or WLC?
- Wisconsin Lutheran College is 156.8% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($33,210.00 vs. $12,933.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.1% higher at WLC than Wayne State University ($33,210.00 vs. $29,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State University than WLC ($15,347 vs. $22,682)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State University are 0.5% lower than costs at Wisconsin Lutheran College ($11,321 vs. $11,380)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wisconsin Lutheran College than Wayne State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wisconsin Lutheran College students is 118.1% larger than aid received Wayne State University ($23,128 vs. $10,605)
WSU vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or WSU .
- The average SAT score at Wisconsin Lutheran College (1101) is 31 points higher than at WSU (1070)
- Incoming WLC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at WSU (23)
- Accepted freshman WLC students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at WSU (3.42)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than WSU (75.3%)
WSU vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU or WLC? 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 WLC and WSU.
- The graduation rate at WLC is higher than Wayne State University (63% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Wayne State University earn on average $8,000 more per year than WLC graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $43,000)
- Wayne State University students graduate with a $2,742 lower median federal student loan debt than WLC graduates. ($22,258 vs. $25,000)
- WSU graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than WLC graduates. ($230 vs. $258)
- More WLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/