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Overview |
GS | WSU | ||
| Location | Statesboro, GA | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,481 | 23,630 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #939 | #582 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgiasouthern.edu | wayne.edu | ||
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Costs |
GS | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $12,933 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $29,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,316 | $11,321 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,352 | $15,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $10,605 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 96% |
Admission |
GS | WSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,680 | 14,002 | ||
| Admitted | 13,049 | 10,547 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.4% | 24.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1150 | 1040/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
GS | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GS | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $22,258 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $230 |
Diversity |
GS | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
GS | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 3% | ||
Campus |
GS | WSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than WSU based on total student enrollment (25,481 students vs. 23,630 students)
GS vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GS or WSU?
- Wayne State University is 195.9% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($12,933.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92% higher at WSU than Georgia Southern University ($29,622.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State University than GS ($15,347 vs. $15,352)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southern University are 9.7% lower than costs at Wayne State University ($10,316 vs. $11,321)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wayne State University than Georgia Southern University (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wayne State University students is 20.4% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($10,605 vs. $8,806)
GS vs. WSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GS or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or GS .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southern University (1089) is 19 points higher than at WSU (1070)
- Incoming GS students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at WSU (23)
- Accepted freshman WSU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at GS (3.36)
- GS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than WSU (75.3%)
GS vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GS 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 GS.
- The graduation rate at GS is higher than Wayne State University (47% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Wayne State University earn on average $6,200 more per year than GS graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $44,800)
- Wayne State University students graduate with a $742 lower median federal student loan debt than GS graduates. ($22,258 vs. $23,000)
- WSU graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than GS graduates. ($230 vs. $237)
- More GS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/