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Overview |
UNI | Wright State | ||
| Location | Cedar Falls, IA | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,945 | 9,678 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #414 | #873 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uni.edu | wright.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNI | Wright State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,111 | $10,814 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,265 | $20,232 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,343 | $10,686 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,782 | $15,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,412 | $8,867 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 92% |
Admission |
UNI | Wright State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,594 | 7,162 | ||
| Admitted | 4,362 | 6,820 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 95.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 18.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1330 | 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 |
UNI | Wright State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNI | Wright State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $258 |
Diversity |
UNI | Wright State | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
UNI | Wright State | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 5% | ||
Campus |
UNI | 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 UNI based on total student enrollment (9,678 students vs. 8,945 students)
UNI vs. Wright State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNI or Wright State?
- Wright State University Main Campus is 33.3% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($10,814.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5% higher at Wright State than University of Northern Iowa ($20,232.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wright State University Main Campus than UNI ($15,650 vs. $15,782)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 14.4% lower than costs at Wright State University Main Campus ($9,343 vs. $10,686)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wright State University Main Campus than University of Northern Iowa (92% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wright State University Main Campus students is 38.3% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($8,867 vs. $6,412)
UNI vs. Wright State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNI or Wright State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wright State or UNI .
- The average SAT score at University of Northern Iowa (1050) is 16 points higher than at Wright State (1034)
- Incoming UNI students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Wright State (22)
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Wright State (3.41)
- Wright State has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than UNI (94.9%)
UNI vs. Wright State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNI 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 UNI.
- The graduation rate at UNI is higher than Wright State University Main Campus (67% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Northern Iowa earn on average $4,300 more per year than Wright State graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $43,400)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $4,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Wright State graduates. ($20,625 vs. $25,000)
- UNI graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Wright State graduates. ($213 vs. $258)
- More UNI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/