Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
University of Dayton Ohio University Benedictine College University of Toledo Miami Southeast Missouri State University Cleveland State SIUE Kent State University of Akron UC UNC Charlotte| Franciscan University of Steubenville | Wright State University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Franciscan | Wright State | ||
| Location | Steubenville, OH | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,656 | 9,678 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #488 | #873 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franciscan.edu | wright.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Franciscan | Wright State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,620 | $10,814 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,620 | $20,232 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,390 | $10,686 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,310 | $15,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,779 | $8,867 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 92% |
Admission |
Franciscan | Wright State | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,456 | 7,162 | ||
| Admitted | 1,637 | 6,820 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.7% | 95.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.5% | 18.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1320 | 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 | Aug 23, 2024 |
Academics |
Franciscan | Wright State | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Franciscan | Wright State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $258 |
Diversity |
Franciscan | Wright State | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Franciscan | Wright State | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 17% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 82% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Franciscan | Wright State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wright State University Main Campus is larger than than Franciscan based on total student enrollment (9,678 students vs. 3,656 students)
Franciscan vs. Wright State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franciscan or Wright State?
- Franciscan University of Steubenville is 183.2% more expensive to attend than Wright State for in-state tuition ($30,620.00 vs. $10,814.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.3% higher at Franciscan than Wright State University Main Campus ($30,620.00 vs. $20,232.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wright State University Main Campus than Franciscan ($15,650 vs. $25,310)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franciscan University of Steubenville are 13.8% lower than costs at Wright State University Main Campus ($9,390 vs. $10,686)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franciscan University of Steubenville than Wright State University Main Campus (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franciscan University of Steubenville students is 89.2% larger than aid received Wright State University Main Campus ($16,779 vs. $8,867)
Franciscan vs. Wright State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franciscan or Wright State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wright State or Franciscan .
- The average SAT score at Franciscan University of Steubenville (1165) is 131 points higher than at Wright State (1034)
- Incoming Franciscan students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Wright State (22)
- Accepted freshman Franciscan students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Wright State (3.41)
- Wright State has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than Franciscan (66.7%)
Franciscan vs. Wright State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franciscan 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 Franciscan.
- The graduation rate at Franciscan is higher than Wright State University Main Campus (70% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Wright State University Main Campus earn on average $3,600 more per year than Franciscan graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $39,800)
- Franciscan University of Steubenville students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wright State graduates. ($22,000 vs. $25,000)
- Franciscan graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Wright State graduates. ($227 vs. $258)
- More Franciscan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/