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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 | Capital University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WSU | Capital University | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 23,630 | 2,617 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #582 | #543 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wayne.edu | capital.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | Capital University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,933 | $39,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,622 | $39,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,321 | $12,308 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,347 | $24,439 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,605 | $28,469 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
WSU | Capital University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,002 | 4,370 | ||
| Admitted | 10,547 | 3,153 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 72.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 960/1186 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
WSU | Capital University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | Capital University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,258 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
WSU | Capital University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
WSU | Capital University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 4% | ||
Campus |
WSU | Capital University | ||
| 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 Capital University based on total student enrollment (23,630 students vs. 2,617 students)
WSU vs. Capital University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or Capital University?
- Capital University is 208.5% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($39,900.00 vs. $12,933.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.7% higher at Capital University than Wayne State University ($39,900.00 vs. $29,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State University than Capital University ($15,347 vs. $24,439)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State University are 8.7% lower than costs at Capital University ($11,321 vs. $12,308)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Capital University than Wayne State University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capital University students is 168.4% larger than aid received Wayne State University ($28,469 vs. $10,605)
WSU vs. Capital University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or Capital University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Capital University or WSU .
- The average SAT score at Capital University (1133) is 63 points higher than at WSU (1070)
- Incoming Capital University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at WSU (23)
- Accepted freshman Capital University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at WSU (3.42)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Capital University (72.2%)
WSU vs. Capital University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU or Capital University? 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 Capital University and WSU.
- The graduation rate at Capital University is higher than Wayne State University (61% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Wayne State University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Capital University graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $47,300)
- Wayne State University students graduate with a $4,742 lower median federal student loan debt than Capital University graduates. ($22,258 vs. $27,000)
- WSU graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Capital University graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Capital University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/