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Overview |
UIC | Wright State | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 33,747 | 9,678 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #234 | #873 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uic.edu | wright.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIC | Wright State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,970 | $10,814 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,578 | $20,232 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $10,686 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,384 | $15,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,813 | $8,867 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 92% |
Admission |
UIC | Wright State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,562 | 7,162 | ||
| Admitted | 18,541 | 6,820 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 95.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 18.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 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 | Feb 1, 2024 | Aug 23, 2024 |
Academics |
UIC | Wright State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIC | Wright State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $258 |
Diversity |
UIC | Wright State | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
UIC | Wright State | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 5% | ||
Campus |
UIC | 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
- University of Illinois at Chicago is larger than than Wright State based on total student enrollment (33,747 students vs. 9,678 students)
UIC vs. Wright State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIC or Wright State?
- University of Illinois at Chicago is 1.4% more expensive to attend than Wright State for in-state tuition ($10,970.00 vs. $10,814.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.4% higher at UIC than Wright State University Main Campus ($25,578.00 vs. $20,232.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Chicago than Wright State ($10,384 vs. $15,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wright State University Main Campus are 34.8% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Chicago ($10,686 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wright State University Main Campus than University of Illinois at Chicago (92% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Chicago students is 55.8% larger than aid received Wright State University Main Campus ($13,813 vs. $8,867)
UIC vs. Wright State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIC or Wright State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wright State or UIC .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Chicago (1092) is 58 points higher than at Wright State (1034)
- Incoming UIC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Wright State (22)
- Accepted freshman UIC 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 UIC (78.7%)
UIC vs. Wright State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIC 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 UIC.
- The graduation rate at UIC is higher than Wright State University Main Campus (54% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Chicago earn on average $18,500 more per year than Wright State graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $43,400)
- University of Illinois at Chicago students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Wright State graduates. ($18,750 vs. $25,000)
- UIC graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Wright State graduates. ($193 vs. $258)
- More UIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/