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Overview |
ASU | Wright State | ||
| Location | Boone, NC | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 20,436 | 9,678 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #594 | #873 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | appstate.edu | wright.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | Wright State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,242 | $10,814 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,246 | $20,232 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,582 | $10,686 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,084 | $15,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,443 | $8,867 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 92% |
Admission |
ASU | Wright State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,255 | 7,162 | ||
| Admitted | 18,489 | 6,820 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.1% | 95.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 18.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.96 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1270 | 913/1168 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 | Aug 23, 2024 |
Academics |
ASU | Wright State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | Wright State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $258 |
Diversity |
ASU | Wright State | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
ASU | Wright State | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 5% | ||
Campus |
ASU | Wright State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Appalachian State University is larger than than Wright State based on total student enrollment (20,436 students vs. 9,678 students)
ASU vs. Wright State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or Wright State?
- Wright State University Main Campus is 154.9% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($10,814.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.1% higher at ASU than Wright State University Main Campus ($20,246.00 vs. $20,232.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than Wright State ($13,084 vs. $15,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wright State University Main Campus are 8.4% lower than costs at Appalachian State University ($10,686 vs. $11,582)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wright State University Main Campus than Appalachian State University (92% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wright State University Main Campus students is 19.1% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($8,867 vs. $7,443)
ASU vs. Wright State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU or Wright State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wright State or ASU .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian State University (1157) is 123 points higher than at Wright State (1034)
- Incoming ASU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Wright State (22)
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at Wright State (3.41)
- Wright State has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than ASU (83.1%)
ASU vs. Wright State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU or Wright State? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Wright State and ASU.
- The graduation rate at ASU is higher than Wright State University Main Campus (65% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Wright State University Main Campus earn on average $1,800 more per year than ASU graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $41,600)
- Appalachian State University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wright State graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- ASU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Wright State graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More ASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/