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Overview |
WSU | UTSA | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,630 | 34,393 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #582 | #901 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wayne.edu | utsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | UTSA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,933 | $5,951 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,622 | $18,259 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,321 | $11,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,347 | $12,664 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,605 | $8,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 71% |
Admission |
WSU | UTSA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,002 | 23,295 | ||
| Admitted | 10,547 | 20,243 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 86.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | 28.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 1010/1220 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
WSU | UTSA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | UTSA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,258 | $22,983 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $237 |
Diversity |
WSU | UTSA | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 53% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
WSU | UTSA | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 2% | ||
Campus |
WSU | UTSA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at San Antonio is larger than than WSU based on total student enrollment (34,393 students vs. 23,630 students)
WSU vs. UTSA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or UTSA?
- Wayne State University is 117.3% more expensive to attend than UTSA for in-state tuition ($12,933.00 vs. $5,951.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.2% higher at WSU than The University of Texas at San Antonio ($29,622.00 vs. $18,259.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at San Antonio than WSU ($12,664 vs. $15,347)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at San Antonio are 2.5% lower than costs at Wayne State University ($11,046 vs. $11,321)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wayne State University than The University of Texas at San Antonio (96% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wayne State University students is 18.7% larger than aid received The University of Texas at San Antonio ($10,605 vs. $8,934)
WSU vs. UTSA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or UTSA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTSA or WSU .
- The average SAT score at Wayne State University (1070) is 27 points higher than at UTSA (1043)
- Incoming WSU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UTSA (23)
- Accepted freshman WSU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at UTSA (3.36)
- UTSA has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than WSU (75.3%)
WSU vs. UTSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU or UTSA? 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 UTSA and WSU.
- The graduation rate at UTSA is higher than Wayne State University (27% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Wayne State University earn on average $3,100 more per year than UTSA graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $47,900)
- Wayne State University students graduate with a $725 lower median federal student loan debt than UTSA graduates. ($22,258 vs. $22,983)
- WSU graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than UTSA graduates. ($230 vs. $237)
- More UTSA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/