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Overview |
IU East | Wright State | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,039 | 9,678 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #855 | #873 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | wright.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | Wright State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $10,814 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $20,232 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $10,686 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,837 | $15,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,874 | $8,867 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 92% |
Admission |
IU East | Wright State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,586 | 7,162 | ||
| Admitted | 1,230 | 6,820 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 95.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.4% | 18.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1200 | 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 18, 2024 | Aug 23, 2024 |
Academics |
IU East | Wright State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | Wright State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $258 |
Diversity |
IU East | Wright State | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
IU East | Wright State | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 5% | ||
Campus |
IU East | Wright State | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wright State University Main Campus is larger than than IU East based on total student enrollment (9,678 students vs. 3,039 students)
IU East vs. Wright State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or Wright State?
- Wright State University Main Campus is 48.7% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($10,814.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2% higher at IU East than Wright State University Main Campus ($20,634.00 vs. $20,232.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than Wright State ($8,837 vs. $15,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 13.5% lower than costs at Wright State University Main Campus ($9,412 vs. $10,686)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University East than Wright State University Main Campus (93% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wright State University Main Campus students is 12.6% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($8,867 vs. $7,874)
IU East vs. Wright State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East or Wright State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wright State or IU East .
- The average SAT score at Wright State University Main Campus (1034) is 73 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming Wright State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman IU East students have at the same average high school GPA (3.41) as students at Wright State (3.41)
- Wright State has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than IU East (77.6%)
IU East vs. Wright State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East 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 IU East.
- The graduation rate at Wright State is higher than Indiana University East (40% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Wright State University Main Campus earn on average $10,500 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wright State graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- IU East graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Wright State graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More Wright State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/