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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 | Silver Lake College of the Holy Family | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WSU | SLC | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Manitowoc, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 23,630 | 444 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #582 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wayne.edu | sl.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | SLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,933 | $28,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,622 | $28,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,321 | $11,510 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,347 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,605 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 0% |
Admission |
WSU | SLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,002 | - | ||
| Admitted | 10,547 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
WSU | SLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | SLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $39,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,258 | $26,726 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $276 |
Diversity |
WSU | SLC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 18% |
Students |
WSU | SLC | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 10% | ||
Campus |
WSU | SLC | ||
| 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 SLC based on total student enrollment (23,630 students vs. 444 students)
WSU vs. SLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or SLC?
- Silver Lake College of the Holy Family is 123.5% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($28,900.00 vs. $12,933.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.5% higher at WSU than Silver Lake College of the Holy Family ($29,622.00 vs. $28,900.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State University are 1.7% lower than costs at Silver Lake College of the Holy Family ($11,321 vs. $11,510)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wayne State University than Silver Lake College of the Holy Family (96% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wayne State University students is ?% larger than aid received Silver Lake College of the Holy Family ($10,605 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or SLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SLC or WSU .
WSU vs. SLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU or SLC? 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 SLC and WSU.
- The graduation rate at SLC is higher than Wayne State University (42% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Wayne State University earn on average $11,800 more per year than SLC graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $39,200)
- Wayne State University students graduate with a $4,468 lower median federal student loan debt than SLC graduates. ($22,258 vs. $26,726)
- WSU graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than SLC graduates. ($230 vs. $276)
- More SLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/