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Overview |
Kentucky | Wright State | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 31,547 | 9,678 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #408 | #873 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uky.edu | wright.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky | Wright State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,496 | $10,814 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,913 | $20,232 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,676 | $10,686 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,693 | $15,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,114 | $8,867 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 92% |
Admission |
Kentucky | Wright State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,109 | 7,162 | ||
| Admitted | 20,979 | 6,820 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 95.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 18.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 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 | Feb 15, 2024 | Aug 23, 2024 |
Academics |
Kentucky | Wright State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky | Wright State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $258 |
Diversity |
Kentucky | Wright State | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Kentucky | Wright State | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky | Wright State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Kentucky is larger than than Wright State based on total student enrollment (31,547 students vs. 9,678 students)
Kentucky vs. Wright State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky or Wright State?
- University of Kentucky is 6.3% more expensive to attend than Wright State for in-state tuition ($11,496.00 vs. $10,814.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.8% higher at Kentucky than Wright State University Main Campus ($30,913.00 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 Kentucky ($15,650 vs. $18,693)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wright State University Main Campus are 37.3% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($10,686 vs. $14,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Kentucky than Wright State University Main Campus (94% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Kentucky students is 59.2% larger than aid received Wright State University Main Campus ($14,114 vs. $8,867)
Kentucky vs. Wright State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky or Wright State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wright State or Kentucky .
- The average SAT score at University of Kentucky (1143) is 109 points higher than at Wright State (1034)
- Incoming Kentucky students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Wright State (22)
- Accepted freshman Kentucky students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Wright State (3.41)
- Wright State has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than Kentucky (94.9%)
Kentucky vs. Wright State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky 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 Kentucky.
- The graduation rate at Kentucky is higher than Wright State University Main Campus (59% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Kentucky earn on average $7,600 more per year than Wright State graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $43,400)
- University of Kentucky students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Wright State graduates. ($22,750 vs. $25,000)
- Kentucky graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Wright State graduates. ($235 vs. $258)
- More Kentucky graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/