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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 | Mount Mary College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WSU | Mount Mary College | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,630 | 1,198 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #582 | #685 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wayne.edu | mtmary.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | Mount Mary College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,933 | $32,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,622 | $32,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,321 | $9,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,347 | $22,897 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,605 | $23,897 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
WSU | Mount Mary College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,002 | 1,339 | ||
| Admitted | 10,547 | 930 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 866/1123 | ||
| 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 | Mount Mary College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | Mount Mary College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,258 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
WSU | Mount Mary College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
WSU | Mount Mary College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 11% | ||
Campus |
WSU | Mount Mary College | ||
| 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 Mount Mary College based on total student enrollment (23,630 students vs. 1,198 students)
WSU vs. Mount Mary College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or Mount Mary College?
- Mount Mary College is 152.8% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($32,700.00 vs. $12,933.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.4% higher at Mount Mary College than Wayne State University ($32,700.00 vs. $29,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State University than Mount Mary College ($15,347 vs. $22,897)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount Mary College are 15.2% lower than costs at Wayne State University ($9,830 vs. $11,321)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Mary College than Wayne State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Mary College students is 125.3% larger than aid received Wayne State University ($23,897 vs. $10,605)
WSU vs. Mount Mary College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or Mount Mary College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mount Mary College or WSU .
- The average SAT score at Wayne State University (1070) is 168 points higher than at Mount Mary College (902)
- Incoming WSU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Mount Mary College (19)
- Accepted freshman WSU students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Mount Mary College (3.13)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Mount Mary College (69.5%)
WSU vs. Mount Mary College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU or Mount Mary College? 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 Mount Mary College and WSU.
- The graduation rate at Mount Mary College is higher than Wayne State University (46% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Wayne State University earn on average $9,300 more per year than Mount Mary College graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $41,700)
- Wayne State University students graduate with a $4,742 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount Mary College graduates. ($22,258 vs. $27,000)
- WSU graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Mount Mary College graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Mount Mary College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/