- Wayne State University (WSU) is a public school while Lawrence Technological University is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Michigan.
- Lawrence Technological University has more expensive tuition of $41,872 than WSU ($30,419).
- Lawrence Technological University has tighter acceptance rate of 59.64% than WSU (67.41%).
- WSU is larger with 23,630 students than Lawrence Technological University (2,966 students).
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| #226 in National Universities #25 in Michigan | Rankings | #29 in Michigan |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Detroit, MI | Location | Southfield, MI |
WSU| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $14,297 Michigan residents $30,419 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $41,872 |
| $20,482 Michigan residents $41,820 out-of-state | Graduate | $20,500 |
| $8,910 | Financial Aid | $17,629 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 67.41% | Acceptance Rate | 59.64% |
| 25.67% | Yield | 28.78% |
| 1,140 SAT, 25 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 23,630 | Total Students | 2,966 |
| 15,958 | Undergraduate | 2,298 |
| 7,672 | Graduate | 668 |
| 3,328 | Online Enrollment | 294 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 60% | Graduation Rate | 65% |
| 21% | Transfer-out Rate | 21% |
| 84% | Retention Rate | 70% |
| $52,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $60,500 |
| 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 | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,216) $7,792 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 939) $7,340 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 | 11 to 1 |
| 1,531 Full-time 779 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 108 Full-time 205 Part-time |
| 4,812 Full-time 1,486 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 333 Full-time 287 Part-time |
| $100,442 for Faculties $69,993 Part-time | Average Salary | $72,020 for Faculties $69,117 Part-time |