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Overview |
IUPUI | Wright State | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,979 | 9,678 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #482 | #873 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iupui.edu | wright.edu | ||
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Costs |
IUPUI | Wright State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,972 | $10,814 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,410 | $20,232 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,252 | $10,686 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,462 | $15,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,201 | $8,867 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 92% |
Admission |
IUPUI | Wright State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,637 | 7,162 | ||
| Admitted | 12,961 | 6,820 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 95.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.2% | 18.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1250 | 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 | May 15, 2024 | Aug 23, 2024 |
Academics |
IUPUI | Wright State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IUPUI | Wright State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,090 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $258 |
Diversity |
IUPUI | Wright State | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
IUPUI | Wright State | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 5% | ||
Campus |
IUPUI | Wright State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is larger than than Wright State based on total student enrollment (25,979 students vs. 9,678 students)
IUPUI vs. Wright State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IUPUI or Wright State?
- Wright State University Main Campus is 20.5% more expensive to attend than IUPUI for in-state tuition ($10,814.00 vs. $8,972.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.2% higher at IUPUI than Wright State University Main Campus ($31,410.00 vs. $20,232.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis than Wright State ($11,462 vs. $15,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wright State University Main Campus are 5.3% lower than costs at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($10,686 vs. $11,252)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wright State University Main Campus than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (92% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis students is 37.6% larger than aid received Wright State University Main Campus ($12,201 vs. $8,867)
IUPUI vs. Wright State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IUPUI or Wright State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wright State or IUPUI .
- The average SAT score at Wright State University Main Campus (1034) is 20 points higher than at IUPUI (1014)
- Incoming IUPUI students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Wright State (22)
- Accepted freshman IUPUI students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Wright State (3.41)
- Wright State has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than IUPUI (82.9%)
IUPUI vs. Wright State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IUPUI 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 IUPUI.
- The graduation rate at Wright State is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (40% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis earn on average $5,200 more per year than Wright State graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $43,400)
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis students graduate with a $1,910 lower median federal student loan debt than Wright State graduates. ($23,090 vs. $25,000)
- IUPUI graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Wright State graduates. ($238 vs. $258)
- More IUPUI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/