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Overview |
Wright State | SVU | ||
| Location | Dayton, OH | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,678 | 1,053 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #873 | #984 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wright.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wright State | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,814 | $18,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,232 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,686 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,650 | $23,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,867 | $8,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 99% |
Admission |
Wright State | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,162 | 1,090 | ||
| Admitted | 6,820 | 1,084 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.2%Open | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8%Open | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 913/1168 | 900/1250 | ||
| 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 | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wright State | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $244 |
Diversity |
Wright State | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Wright State | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Wright State | SVU | ||
| 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 SVU based on total student enrollment (9,678 students vs. 1,053 students)
Wright State vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wright State or SVU?
- Southern Virginia University is 74.4% more expensive to attend than Wright State for in-state tuition ($18,858.00 vs. $10,814.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.3% higher at Wright State than Southern Virginia University ($20,232.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wright State University Main Campus than SVU ($15,650 vs. $23,274)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 16.8% lower than costs at Wright State University Main Campus ($9,150 vs. $10,686)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Virginia University than Wright State University Main Campus (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wright State University Main Campus students is 8.3% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($8,867 vs. $8,188)
Wright State vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wright State or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or Wright State .
- The average SAT score at Southern Virginia University (1041) is 7 points higher than at Wright State (1034)
- Incoming SVU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Wright State (22)
- Accepted freshman Wright State students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than Wright State (95.2%)
Wright State vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wright State or SVU? 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 SVU and Wright State.
- The graduation rate at Wright State is higher than Southern Virginia University (40% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Wright State University Main Campus earn on average $2,800 more per year than SVU graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $40,600)
- Southern Virginia University students graduate with a $1,346 lower median federal student loan debt than Wright State graduates. ($23,654 vs. $25,000)
- SVU graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Wright State graduates. ($244 vs. $258)
- More SVU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/