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Overview |
UNCSA | Wright State | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,104 | 9,678 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #291 | #873 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncsa.edu | wright.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCSA | Wright State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,497 | $10,814 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,731 | $20,232 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,902 | $10,686 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,251 | $15,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,868 | $8,867 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 92% |
Admission |
UNCSA | Wright State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,139 | 7,162 | ||
| Admitted | 362 | 6,820 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.8% | 95.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 58% | 18.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1115/1350 | 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 | Mar 15, 2024 | Aug 23, 2024 |
Academics |
UNCSA | Wright State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCSA | Wright State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
UNCSA | Wright State | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
UNCSA | Wright State | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 5% | ||
Campus |
UNCSA | 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
- Wright State University Main Campus is larger than than UNCSA based on total student enrollment (9,678 students vs. 1,104 students)
UNCSA vs. Wright State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCSA or Wright State?
- Wright State University Main Campus is 66.4% more expensive to attend than UNCSA for in-state tuition ($10,814.00 vs. $6,497.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.3% higher at UNCSA than Wright State University Main Campus ($23,731.00 vs. $20,232.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina School of the Arts than Wright State ($11,251 vs. $15,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wright State University Main Campus are 20.7% lower than costs at University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($10,686 vs. $12,902)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wright State University Main Campus than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (92% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Carolina School of the Arts students is 22.6% larger than aid received Wright State University Main Campus ($10,868 vs. $8,867)
UNCSA vs. Wright State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCSA or Wright State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wright State or UNCSA .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina School of the Arts (1108) is 74 points higher than at Wright State (1034)
- Incoming UNCSA students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Wright State (22)
- Accepted freshman UNCSA students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Wright State (3.41)
- Wright State has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than UNCSA (31.8%)
UNCSA vs. Wright State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCSA 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 UNCSA.
- The graduation rate at UNCSA is higher than Wright State University Main Campus (58% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Wright State University Main Campus earn on average $4,300 more per year than UNCSA graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $39,100)
- Wright State University Main Campus students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCSA graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wright State graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than UNCSA graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More UNCSA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/