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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| Chicago State University | Wayne State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | WSU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 23,630 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | #582 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | wayne.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $12,933 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $29,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $11,321 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $15,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $10,605 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 96% |
Admission |
CSU | WSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 14,002 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 10,547 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 24.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | 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, 2024 |
Academics |
CSU | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $22,258 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $230 |
Diversity |
CSU | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 5% |
Students |
CSU | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 3% | ||
Campus |
CSU | WSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wayne State University is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (23,630 students vs. 2,317 students)
CSU vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or WSU?
- Wayne State University is 68.9% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($12,933.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 286.9% higher at WSU than Chicago State University ($29,622.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than WSU ($6,446 vs. $15,347)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State University are 21.9% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($11,321 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wayne State University than Chicago State University (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 49.8% larger than aid received Wayne State University ($15,891 vs. $10,605)
CSU vs. WSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Wayne State University (1070) is 195 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming WSU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman WSU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at CSU (3.18)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at WSU is higher than Chicago State University (26% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Wayne State University earn on average $12,700 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $38,300)
- Wayne State University students graduate with a $8,992 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($22,258 vs. $31,250)
- WSU graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($230 vs. $323)
- More WSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (38% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/