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Overview |
MSU Moorhead | Wright State | ||
| Location | Moorhead, MN | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,682 | 9,678 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #608 | #873 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnstate.edu | wright.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU Moorhead | Wright State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,838 | $10,814 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,674 | $20,232 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,104 | $10,686 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,939 | $15,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,905 | $8,867 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 92% |
Admission |
MSU Moorhead | Wright State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,898 | 7,162 | ||
| Admitted | 2,207 | 6,820 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 95.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.6% | 18.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 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 |
MSU Moorhead | Wright State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU Moorhead | Wright State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,276 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $258 |
Diversity |
MSU Moorhead | Wright State | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
MSU Moorhead | Wright State | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 5% | ||
Campus |
MSU Moorhead | 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
- Wright State University Main Campus is larger than than MSU Moorhead based on total student enrollment (9,678 students vs. 4,682 students)
MSU Moorhead vs. Wright State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU Moorhead or Wright State?
- Wright State University Main Campus is 22.4% more expensive to attend than MSU Moorhead for in-state tuition ($10,814.00 vs. $8,838.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.5% higher at Wright State than Minnesota State University Moorhead ($20,232.00 vs. $17,674.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wright State University Main Campus than MSU Moorhead ($15,650 vs. $17,939)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minnesota State University Moorhead are 5.8% lower than costs at Wright State University Main Campus ($10,104 vs. $10,686)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Minnesota State University Moorhead than Wright State University Main Campus (96% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wright State University Main Campus students is 28.4% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Moorhead ($8,867 vs. $6,905)
MSU Moorhead vs. Wright State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU Moorhead or Wright State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wright State or MSU Moorhead .
- The average SAT score at Minnesota State University Moorhead (1049) is 15 points higher than at Wright State (1034)
- Incoming MSU Moorhead students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Wright State (22)
- Accepted freshman MSU Moorhead 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 MSU Moorhead (56.6%)
MSU Moorhead vs. Wright State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU Moorhead 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 MSU Moorhead.
- The graduation rate at MSU Moorhead is higher than Wright State University Main Campus (45% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Wright State University Main Campus earn on average $1,000 more per year than MSU Moorhead graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $42,400)
- Minnesota State University Moorhead students graduate with a $2,724 lower median federal student loan debt than Wright State graduates. ($22,276 vs. $25,000)
- MSU Moorhead graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Wright State graduates. ($230 vs. $258)
- More MSU Moorhead graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/