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Overview |
WSU | Washington State | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Pullman, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 23,630 | 27,539 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #582 | #386 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wayne.edu | wsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | Washington State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,933 | $10,708 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,622 | $26,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,321 | $12,396 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,347 | $17,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,605 | $10,689 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 83% |
Admission |
WSU | Washington State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,002 | 19,401 | ||
| Admitted | 10,547 | 16,123 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 83.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | 24.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 |
Academics |
WSU | Washington State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | Washington State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,258 | $20,429 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $211 |
Diversity |
WSU | Washington State | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
WSU | Washington State | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 15% | ||
Campus |
WSU | Washington State | ||
| 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
- Washington State University is larger than than WSU based on total student enrollment (27,539 students vs. 23,630 students)
WSU vs. Washington State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or Washington State?
- Wayne State University is 20.8% more expensive to attend than Washington State for in-state tuition ($12,933.00 vs. $10,708.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.2% higher at WSU than Washington State University ($29,622.00 vs. $26,392.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State University than Washington State ($15,347 vs. $17,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State University are 9.5% lower than costs at Washington State University ($11,321 vs. $12,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wayne State University than Washington State University (96% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington State University students is 0.8% larger than aid received Wayne State University ($10,689 vs. $10,605)
WSU vs. Washington State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or Washington State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington State or WSU .
- The average SAT score at Wayne State University (1070) is 31 points higher than at Washington State (1039)
- Incoming WSU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Washington State (23)
- Accepted freshman Washington State students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at WSU (3.42)
- Washington State has a higher acceptance rate (83.1%) than WSU (75.3%)
WSU vs. Washington State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU or Washington State? 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 Washington State and WSU.
- The graduation rate at Washington State is higher than Wayne State University (67% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Washington State University earn on average $3,400 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $51,000)
- Washington State University students graduate with a $1,829 lower median federal student loan debt than WSU graduates. ($20,429 vs. $22,258)
- Washington State graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than WSU graduates. ($211 vs. $230)
- More Washington State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/