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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 | Saint Vincent College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WSU | Saint Vincent College | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Latrobe, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 23,630 | 1,536 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #582 | #325 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wayne.edu | stvincent.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | Saint Vincent College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,933 | $38,814 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,622 | $38,814 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,321 | $13,526 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,347 | $23,121 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,605 | $31,821 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
WSU | Saint Vincent College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,002 | 2,163 | ||
| Admitted | 10,547 | 1,587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 73.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 1030/1250 | ||
| 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 | Saint Vincent College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | Saint Vincent College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,258 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
WSU | Saint Vincent College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
WSU | Saint Vincent College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 25% | ||
Campus |
WSU | Saint Vincent College | ||
| 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 Saint Vincent College based on total student enrollment (23,630 students vs. 1,536 students)
WSU vs. Saint Vincent College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or Saint Vincent College?
- Saint Vincent College is 200.1% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($38,814.00 vs. $12,933.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31% higher at Saint Vincent College than Wayne State University ($38,814.00 vs. $29,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State University than Saint Vincent College ($15,347 vs. $23,121)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State University are 19.5% lower than costs at Saint Vincent College ($11,321 vs. $13,526)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Vincent College than Wayne State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Vincent College students is 200.1% larger than aid received Wayne State University ($31,821 vs. $10,605)
WSU vs. Saint Vincent College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or Saint Vincent College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Vincent College or WSU .
- The average SAT score at Wayne State University (1070) is 11 points higher than at Saint Vincent College (1059)
- Incoming WSU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Saint Vincent College (23)
- Accepted freshman Saint Vincent College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at WSU (3.42)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Saint Vincent College (73.4%)
WSU vs. Saint Vincent College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU or Saint Vincent 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 Saint Vincent College and WSU.
- The graduation rate at Saint Vincent College is higher than Wayne State University (73% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Wayne State University earn on average $1,400 more per year than Saint Vincent College graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $49,600)
- Wayne State University students graduate with a $4,742 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Vincent College graduates. ($22,258 vs. $27,000)
- WSU graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Vincent College graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Saint Vincent College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/