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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 | Carlow University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WSU | Carlow University | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,630 | 2,104 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #582 | #752 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wayne.edu | carlow.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | Carlow University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,933 | $32,402 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,622 | $32,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,321 | $13,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,347 | $17,437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,605 | $26,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
WSU | Carlow University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,002 | 1,124 | ||
| Admitted | 10,547 | 1,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 850/1100 | ||
| 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 |
WSU | Carlow University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | Carlow University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,258 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
WSU | Carlow University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
WSU | Carlow University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 11% | ||
Campus |
WSU | Carlow University | ||
| 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 Carlow University based on total student enrollment (23,630 students vs. 2,104 students)
WSU vs. Carlow University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or Carlow University?
- Carlow University is 150.5% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($32,402.00 vs. $12,933.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.4% higher at Carlow University than Wayne State University ($32,402.00 vs. $29,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State University than Carlow University ($15,347 vs. $17,437)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State University are 15% lower than costs at Carlow University ($11,321 vs. $13,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carlow University than Wayne State University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carlow University students is 151.9% larger than aid received Wayne State University ($26,713 vs. $10,605)
WSU vs. Carlow University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or Carlow University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carlow University or WSU .
- The average SAT score at Wayne State University (1070) is 98 points higher than at Carlow University (972)
- Incoming WSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Carlow University (21)
- Accepted freshman Carlow University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at WSU (3.42)
- Carlow University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than WSU (75.3%)
WSU vs. Carlow University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU or Carlow 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 Carlow University and WSU.
- The graduation rate at Carlow University is higher than Wayne State University (51% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Wayne State University earn on average $9,100 more per year than Carlow University graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $41,900)
- Wayne State University students graduate with a $4,742 lower median federal student loan debt than Carlow University graduates. ($22,258 vs. $27,000)
- WSU graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Carlow University graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Carlow University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/