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Is Wayne State a Good School for the Money?

Below Average National Value
Unknown In-State Value
$170,668 Avg Total Cost

Wayne State University Value Report

What is a Wayne State degree worth? College Factual's value analysis compares Wayne State with other schools of similar quality to see if it's priced fairly.

Below Average Value Nationwide

Below Average National Value
Top 25% National Quality
Expensive Price

Wayne State University is ranked #1,753 out of 2,223 for value nationwide.

Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, we believe Wayne State University is overpriced for the quality education it provides. (This takes into account average financial aid and may not apply to you if you have further scholarships, grant or aid provided to you.)

National Value Ranking  1753 out of 2223
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  21.78 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

Prices of Institutions with Similar Quality Scores

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*Total price is determined by multiplying average annual cost by time to graduate.

That Degree May Cost You $170,668 in Total

The Wayne State time to graduate is about 4.73 years and will cost an estimated $36,082 per year. This brings the total cost to 170,668.

Amount
Average Yearly Cost$36,082
Average Years to Graduate4.73
Estimated Avg Total Cost of Degree$170,668

Many Factors Affect Net Price

Consider the average Wayne State student takes 4.73 years to complete their degree. If you can complete your degree faster than that you will save money. This is just one way your Wayne State degree may cost less than average.

Does This School Make Financial Sense To You?

$107,853 In-State With Aid
$198,835 Avg Cost No Aid
4.73 Years to Graduate

The overall price of a college can vary depending on your individual circumstances.

Look at the table below to get a sense of how Wayne State value for your educational dollar might vary.

Nationwide Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$198,835#0F
All Students$170,668#1,753D-
Only Students Receiving Aid$161,775#789B-
In-State Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$144,913#F
All Students$116,746#F
Only Students Receiving Aid$107,853#F

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of Michigan.

About 98% of Wayne State students receive financial aid. Get more details on what Wayne State financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Finance The Gap

How to Calculate Value

College Factual calculates average total cost by multiplying net price by time to graduation. We then compare the average total cost to other schools of a similar quality to determine value. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

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