- Both Wayne State University (WSU) and Northern Michigan University are public.
- Both schools are located in Michigan.
- WSU has more expensive tuition of $30,419 than Northern Michigan University ($18,800).
- WSU has tighter acceptance rate of 67.41% than Northern Michigan University (74.37%).
- WSU is larger with 23,630 students than Northern Michigan University (6,970 students).
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| #226 in National Universities #25 in Michigan | Rankings | #14 in Michigan |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Detroit, MI | Location | Marquette, MI |
WSU| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 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 | $13,304 Michigan residents $18,800 out-of-state |
| $20,482 Michigan residents $41,820 out-of-state | Graduate | $11,600 Michigan residents $15,056 out-of-state |
| $8,910 | Financial Aid | $7,962 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $35 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 67.41% | Acceptance Rate | 74.37% |
| 25.67% | Yield | 32.69% |
| 1,140 SAT, 25 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 23,630 | Total Students | 6,970 |
| 15,958 | Undergraduate | 6,434 |
| 7,672 | Graduate | 536 |
| 3,328 | Online Enrollment | 575 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 60% | Graduation Rate | 52% |
| 21% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 84% | Retention Rate | 73% |
| $52,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $39,800 |
| 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 Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,216) $7,792 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,052) $6,360 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 | 18 to 1 |
| 1,531 Full-time 779 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 296 Full-time 119 Part-time |
| 4,812 Full-time 1,486 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 896 Full-time 124 Part-time |
| $100,442 for Faculties $69,993 Part-time | Average Salary | $74,954 for Faculties $55,000 Part-time |