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Overview |
Wright State | Dakota State | ||
| Location | Dayton, OH | Madison, SD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,678 | 3,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #873 | #808 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wright.edu | dsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wright State | Dakota State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,814 | $7,616 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,232 | $10,718 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,686 | $8,018 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,650 | $17,977 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,867 | $5,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 92% |
Admission |
Wright State | Dakota State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,162 | 882 | ||
| Admitted | 6,820 | 696 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.2%Open | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8%Open | 53.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 913/1168 | 940/1240 | ||
| 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 |
Wright State | Dakota State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wright State | Dakota State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $242 |
Diversity |
Wright State | Dakota State | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Wright State | Dakota State | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Wright State | Dakota State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wright State University Main Campus is larger than than Dakota State based on total student enrollment (9,678 students vs. 3,241 students)
Wright State vs. Dakota State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wright State or Dakota State?
- Wright State University Main Campus is 42% more expensive to attend than Dakota State for in-state tuition ($10,814.00 vs. $7,616.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.8% higher at Wright State than Dakota State University ($20,232.00 vs. $10,718.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wright State University Main Campus than Dakota State ($15,650 vs. $17,977)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota State University are 33.3% lower than costs at Wright State University Main Campus ($8,018 vs. $10,686)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wright State University Main Campus as Dakota State University (92% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wright State University Main Campus students is 62.2% larger than aid received Dakota State University ($8,867 vs. $5,467)
Wright State vs. Dakota State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wright State or Dakota State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dakota State or Wright State .
- The average SAT score at Dakota State University (1047) is 13 points higher than at Wright State (1034)
- Incoming Dakota State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Wright State (22)
- Accepted freshman Wright State students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Dakota State (3.33)
- Wright State has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than Dakota State (78.9%)
Wright State vs. Dakota State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wright State or Dakota 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 Dakota State and Wright State.
- The graduation rate at Wright State is higher than Dakota State University (40% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Wright State University Main Campus earn on average $1,200 more per year than Dakota State graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $42,200)
- Dakota State University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wright State graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,000)
- Dakota State graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Wright State graduates. ($242 vs. $258)
- More Dakota State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/