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Overview |
Wright State | EMU | ||
| Location | Dayton, OH | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,678 | 1,334 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #873 | #215 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wright.edu | emu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wright State | EMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,814 | $40,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,232 | $40,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,686 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,650 | $23,783 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,867 | $30,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 96% |
Admission |
Wright State | EMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,162 | 1,144 | ||
| Admitted | 6,820 | 1,138 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.2%Open | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8%Open | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Elite | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 25/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 913/1168 | 1040/1590 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 23, 2024 |
Academics |
Wright State | EMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wright State | EMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $242 |
Diversity |
Wright State | EMU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Wright State | EMU | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Wright State | EMU | ||
| 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 EMU based on total student enrollment (9,678 students vs. 1,334 students)
Wright State vs. EMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wright State or EMU?
- Eastern Mennonite University is 275.3% more expensive to attend than Wright State for in-state tuition ($40,590.00 vs. $10,814.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.6% higher at EMU than Wright State University Main Campus ($40,590.00 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 EMU ($15,650 vs. $23,783)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wright State University Main Campus are 14.5% lower than costs at Eastern Mennonite University ($10,686 vs. $12,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Mennonite University than Wright State University Main Campus (96% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Mennonite University students is 243.5% larger than aid received Wright State University Main Campus ($30,460 vs. $8,867)
Wright State vs. EMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wright State or EMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EMU or Wright State .
- The average SAT score at Wright State University Main Campus (1034) is 25 points higher than at EMU (1009)
- Incoming Wright State students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at EMU (22)
- Accepted freshman EMU students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Wright State (3.41)
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Wright State (95.2%)
Wright State vs. EMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wright State or EMU? 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 EMU and Wright State.
- The graduation rate at EMU is higher than Wright State University Main Campus (66% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Eastern Mennonite University earn on average $500 more per year than Wright State graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $43,400)
- Eastern Mennonite University students graduate with a $1,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Wright State graduates. ($23,450 vs. $25,000)
- EMU graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Wright State graduates. ($242 vs. $258)
- More EMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/