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Overview |
Wright State | BC | ||
| Location | Dayton, OH | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,678 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #873 | #676 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wright.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wright State | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,814 | $38,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,232 | $38,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,686 | $13,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,650 | $19,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,867 | $34,142 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Wright State | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,162 | 3,402 | ||
| Admitted | 6,820 | 3,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.2%Open | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8%Open | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 913/1168 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Wright State | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wright State | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wright State | BC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Wright State | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Wright State | BC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wright State University Main Campus is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (9,678 students vs. 1,421 students)
Wright State vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wright State or BC?
- Bridgewater College is 258.8% more expensive to attend than Wright State for in-state tuition ($38,800.00 vs. $10,814.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.8% higher at BC than Wright State University Main Campus ($38,800.00 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 BC ($15,650 vs. $19,332)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wright State University Main Campus are 29.4% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($10,686 vs. $13,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College than Wright State University Main Campus (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 285% larger than aid received Wright State University Main Campus ($34,142 vs. $8,867)
Wright State vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wright State or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Wright State .
- The average SAT score at Wright State University Main Campus (1034) is the same at BC (1034)
- Incoming BC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Wright State (22)
- Accepted freshman BC 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 BC (90.4%)
Wright State vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wright State or BC? 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 BC and Wright State.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Wright State University Main Campus (59% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Wright State University Main Campus earn on average $300 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $43,100)
- Wright State University Main Campus students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wright State graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/