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Overview |
Wright State | Lipscomb | ||
| Location | Dayton, OH | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,678 | 4,704 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #873 | #279 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wright.edu | lipscomb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wright State | Lipscomb | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,814 | $34,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,232 | $34,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,686 | $14,036 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,650 | $27,937 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,867 | $24,404 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Wright State | Lipscomb | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,162 | 3,705 | ||
| Admitted | 6,820 | 2,635 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.2%Open | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8%Open | 26.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 913/1168 | 1130/1320 | ||
| 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 | Lipscomb | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wright State | Lipscomb | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $211 |
Diversity |
Wright State | Lipscomb | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Wright State | Lipscomb | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Wright State | Lipscomb | ||
| 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 Lipscomb based on total student enrollment (9,678 students vs. 4,704 students)
Wright State vs. Lipscomb Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wright State or Lipscomb?
- Lipscomb University is 217.2% more expensive to attend than Wright State for in-state tuition ($34,304.00 vs. $10,814.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.6% higher at Lipscomb than Wright State University Main Campus ($34,304.00 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 Lipscomb ($15,650 vs. $27,937)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wright State University Main Campus are 31.3% lower than costs at Lipscomb University ($10,686 vs. $14,036)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lipscomb University than Wright State University Main Campus (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lipscomb University students is 175.2% larger than aid received Wright State University Main Campus ($24,404 vs. $8,867)
Wright State vs. Lipscomb Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wright State or Lipscomb? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lipscomb or Wright State .
- The average SAT score at Lipscomb University (1176) is 142 points higher than at Wright State (1034)
- Incoming Lipscomb students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Wright State (22)
- Accepted freshman Lipscomb students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Wright State (3.41)
- Wright State has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than Lipscomb (71.1%)
Wright State vs. Lipscomb Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wright State or Lipscomb? 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 Lipscomb and Wright State.
- The graduation rate at Lipscomb is higher than Wright State University Main Campus (63% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Lipscomb University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Wright State graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $43,400)
- Lipscomb University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wright State graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- Lipscomb graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Wright State graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More Lipscomb graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/