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Overview |
Alabama | Wright State | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 38,644 | 9,678 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #404 | #873 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ua.edu | wright.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama | Wright State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,100 | $10,814 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,460 | $20,232 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,426 | $10,686 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,592 | $15,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,683 | $8,867 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 92% |
Admission |
Alabama | Wright State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,072 | 7,162 | ||
| Admitted | 43,290 | 6,820 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 95.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 18.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1410 | 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 1, 2024 | Aug 23, 2024 |
Academics |
Alabama | Wright State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama | Wright State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $258 |
Diversity |
Alabama | Wright State | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Alabama | Wright State | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Alabama | 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
- The University of Alabama is larger than than Wright State based on total student enrollment (38,644 students vs. 9,678 students)
Alabama vs. Wright State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama or Wright State?
- The University of Alabama is 2.6% more expensive to attend than Wright State for in-state tuition ($11,100.00 vs. $10,814.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.5% higher at Alabama than Wright State University Main Campus ($31,460.00 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 Alabama ($15,650 vs. $20,592)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wright State University Main Campus are 35% lower than costs at The University of Alabama ($10,686 vs. $14,426)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wright State University Main Campus than The University of Alabama (92% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Alabama students is 76.9% larger than aid received Wright State University Main Campus ($15,683 vs. $8,867)
Alabama vs. Wright State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama or Wright State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wright State or Alabama .
- The average SAT score at The University of Alabama (1181) is 147 points higher than at Wright State (1034)
- Incoming Alabama students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Wright State (22)
- Accepted freshman Alabama students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Wright State (3.41)
- Wright State has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than Alabama (80.1%)
Alabama vs. Wright State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama 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 Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Alabama is higher than Wright State University Main Campus (66% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from The University of Alabama earn on average $6,500 more per year than Wright State graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $43,400)
- The University of Alabama students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Wright State graduates. ($23,750 vs. $25,000)
- Alabama graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Wright State graduates. ($245 vs. $258)
- More Alabama graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/