- Wayne State University (WSU) is a public school while Kettering University is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Michigan.
- Kettering University has more expensive tuition of $46,380 than WSU ($30,419).
- WSU has tighter acceptance rate of 67.41% than Kettering University (70.33%).
- Kettering University has higher SAT scores of 1,260 than WSU (1,140).
- WSU is larger with 23,630 students than Kettering University (1,769 students).
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| #226 in National Universities #25 in Michigan | Rankings | #5 in Michigan |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Detroit, MI | Location | Flint, MI |
WSU| Known as | GMI Engineering & Management Institute | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $14,297 Michigan residents $30,419 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $46,380 |
| $20,482 Michigan residents $41,820 out-of-state | Graduate | $14,384 |
| $8,910 | Financial Aid | $23,975 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 67.41% | Acceptance Rate | 70.33% |
| 25.67% | Yield | 27.32% |
| 1,140 SAT, 25 ACT | Test Scores | 1,260 SAT, 27 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 23,630 | Total Students | 1,769 |
| 15,958 | Undergraduate | 1,422 |
| 7,672 | Graduate | 347 |
| 3,328 | Online Enrollment | 278 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 60% | Graduation Rate | 69% |
| 21% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 84% | Retention Rate | 87% |
| $52,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $78,500 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,216) $7,792 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 435) $5,300 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 1,531 Full-time 779 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 109 Full-time 1 Part-time |
| 4,812 Full-time 1,486 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 385 Full-time 11 Part-time |
| $100,442 for Faculties $69,993 Part-time | Average Salary | $80,282 for Faculties $61,120 Part-time |