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Overview |
WSU | Wright State | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 23,630 | 9,678 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #582 | #873 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wayne.edu | wright.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | Wright State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,933 | $10,814 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,622 | $20,232 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,321 | $10,686 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,347 | $15,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,605 | $8,867 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 92% |
Admission |
WSU | Wright State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,002 | 7,162 | ||
| Admitted | 10,547 | 6,820 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 95.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | 18.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 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 | 1040/1260 | 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 1, 2024 | Aug 23, 2024 |
Academics |
WSU | Wright State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | Wright State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,258 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $258 |
Diversity |
WSU | Wright State | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
WSU | Wright State | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 5% | ||
Campus |
WSU | 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
- Wayne State University is larger than than Wright State based on total student enrollment (23,630 students vs. 9,678 students)
WSU vs. Wright State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or Wright State?
- Wayne State University is 19.6% more expensive to attend than Wright State for in-state tuition ($12,933.00 vs. $10,814.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.4% higher at WSU than Wright State University Main Campus ($29,622.00 vs. $20,232.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State University than Wright State ($15,347 vs. $15,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wright State University Main Campus are 5.9% lower than costs at Wayne State University ($10,686 vs. $11,321)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wayne State University than Wright State University Main Campus (96% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wayne State University students is 19.6% larger than aid received Wright State University Main Campus ($10,605 vs. $8,867)
WSU vs. Wright State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or Wright State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wright State or WSU .
- The average SAT score at Wayne State University (1070) is 36 points higher than at Wright State (1034)
- Incoming WSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Wright State (22)
- Accepted freshman WSU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Wright State (3.41)
- Wright State has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than WSU (75.3%)
WSU vs. Wright State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU 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 WSU.
- The graduation rate at Wright State is higher than Wayne State University (40% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Wayne State University earn on average $7,600 more per year than Wright State graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $43,400)
- Wayne State University students graduate with a $2,742 lower median federal student loan debt than Wright State graduates. ($22,258 vs. $25,000)
- WSU graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Wright State graduates. ($230 vs. $258)
- More Wright State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/