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Michigan State UM-Dearborn Oakland Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit University of Missouri-Kansas City Eastern Michigan University CMU Michigan GVSU UNT WMU Missouri State University-Springfield| Wichita State University | Wayne State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WSU | WSU | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,741 | 23,553 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #741 | #580 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wichita.edu | wayne.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,247 | $12,493 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,165 | $28,615 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,790 | $11,762 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,184 | $16,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,282 | $10,862 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 95% |
Admission |
WSU | WSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,637 | 15,190 | ||
| Admitted | 8,200 | 12,461 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.8% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1250 | 1040/1260 | ||
| 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 | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $22,258 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $230 |
Diversity |
WSU | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
WSU | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 2% | ||
Campus |
WSU | WSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wayne State University is larger than than WSU based on total student enrollment (23,553 students vs. 16,741 students)
WSU vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or WSU?
- Wayne State University is 72.4% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($12,493.00 vs. $7,247.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.7% higher at WSU than Wichita State University ($28,615.00 vs. $17,165.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wichita State University than WSU ($14,184 vs. $16,021)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State University are 17.2% lower than costs at Wichita State University ($11,762 vs. $13,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wayne State University than Wichita State University (95% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wayne State University students is 49.2% larger than aid received Wichita State University ($10,862 vs. $7,282)
WSU vs. WSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or WSU .
- The average SAT score at Wichita State University (1089) is 19 points higher than at WSU (1070)
- Incoming WSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at WSU (23)
- Accepted freshman WSU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at WSU (3.42)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than WSU (82%)
WSU vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU or WSU? 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 WSU and WSU.
- The graduation rate at WSU is higher than Wayne State University (43% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Wayne State University earn on average $7,200 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $43,800)
- Wichita State University students graduate with a $1,758 lower median federal student loan debt than WSU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,258)
- WSU graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than WSU graduates. ($211 vs. $230)
- More WSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/