Wayne State is mentioned in an article about a proposed four-year college in Macomb County . A committee that is studying the issue contends that a university in Macomb would increase opportunities for students and would improve the local economy. But others say it may be a waste of money when the county already offers several higher education options. Macomb residents already live within driving distance of three, four-year public universities, including Wayne State . Additionally, Wayne State and Ferris State have satellite campuses in Macomb .