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Overview |
Wright State | Penn State | ||
| Location | Dayton, OH | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,678 | 50,028 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #873 | #167 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wright.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wright State | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,814 | $18,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,232 | $35,946 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,686 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,650 | $26,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,867 | $10,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 44% |
Admission |
Wright State | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,162 | 85,784 | ||
| Admitted | 6,820 | 47,360 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.2%Open | 55.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8%Open | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 913/1168 | 1210/1390 | ||
| 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 | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wright State | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $277 |
Diversity |
Wright State | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Wright State | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Wright State | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than Wright State based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 9,678 students)
Wright State vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wright State or Penn State?
- Penn State Main Campus is 69.9% more expensive to attend than Wright State for in-state tuition ($18,368.00 vs. $10,814.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.7% higher at Penn State than Wright State University Main Campus ($35,946.00 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 Penn State ($15,650 vs. $26,747)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wright State University Main Campus are 19.3% lower than costs at Penn State Main Campus ($10,686 vs. $12,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wright State University Main Campus than Penn State Main Campus (92% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Main Campus students is 13.5% larger than aid received Wright State University Main Campus ($10,066 vs. $8,867)
Wright State vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wright State or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or Wright State .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Main Campus (1202) is 168 points higher than at Wright State (1034)
- Incoming Penn State students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Wright State (22)
- Wright State has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than Penn State (55.2%)
Wright State vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wright State or Penn 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 Penn State and Wright State.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than Wright State University Main Campus (87% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Penn State Main Campus earn on average $11,900 more per year than Wright State graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $43,400)
- Wright State University Main Campus students graduate with a $1,818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,818)
- Wright State graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State graduates. ($258 vs. $277)
- More Penn State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/