University of Louisville vs Wayne State
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
ACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.University of LouisvilleLouisville, KYCatholic life on campusWayne State UniversityDetroit, MICatholic life on campus
At a glance
- University of Louisville lists Mass every weekday.
- University of Louisville has the higher graduation rate: 61% against 58% at Wayne State.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, Wayne State has the lower price after aid: $12,068 a year, against $16,419 at University of Louisville.
- The average price after aid is lower at Wayne State: $12,766 a year, against $17,988 at University of Louisville.
Catholic life
Faith or Catholic life grade
ACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
ACompass Score: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
Every weekday
Confession times
6 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
6 times a week
Campus ministry
2 listed
2 listed
The college
Control
Public
Public
Location
Louisville, KY
Detroit, MI
Setting
City
City
Students
22,139
23,553
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
79%
81%
Average SAT
1150
1156
ACT middle 50%
19–27
23–29
Graduation rate
61%
58%
First-year retention
81%
83%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$17,988
$12,766
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$15,138
$11,090
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$14,601
$10,721
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$16,419
$12,068
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$20,995
$14,828
Net price, over $110,000 income
$25,186
$19,862
Median debt
$20,500
$21,250
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$53,899
$53,493
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.