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Overview |
Wright State | Tennessee | ||
| Location | Dayton, OH | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,678 | 33,805 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #873 | #232 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wright.edu | tennessee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wright State | Tennessee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,814 | $11,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,232 | $29,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,686 | $12,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,650 | $21,880 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,867 | $10,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 88% |
Admission |
Wright State | Tennessee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,162 | 36,290 | ||
| Admitted | 6,820 | 24,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.2%Open | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8%Open | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 913/1168 | 1170/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 23, 2024 |
Academics |
Wright State | Tennessee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wright State | Tennessee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $206 |
Diversity |
Wright State | Tennessee | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Wright State | Tennessee | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Wright State | Tennessee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee is larger than than Wright State based on total student enrollment (33,805 students vs. 9,678 students)
Wright State vs. Tennessee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wright State or Tennessee?
- The University of Tennessee is 4.8% more expensive to attend than Wright State for in-state tuition ($11,332.00 vs. $10,814.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.9% higher at Tennessee than Wright State University Main Campus ($29,522.00 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 Tennessee ($15,650 vs. $21,880)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wright State University Main Campus are 13.7% lower than costs at The University of Tennessee ($10,686 vs. $12,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wright State University Main Campus than The University of Tennessee (92% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Tennessee students is 19.5% larger than aid received Wright State University Main Campus ($10,593 vs. $8,867)
Wright State vs. Tennessee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wright State or Tennessee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee or Wright State .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee (1214) is 180 points higher than at Wright State (1034)
- Incoming Tennessee students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Wright State (22)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Wright State (3.41)
- Wright State has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than Tennessee (68.4%)
Wright State vs. Tennessee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wright State or Tennessee? 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 Tennessee and Wright State.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee is higher than Wright State University Main Campus (63% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee earn on average $12,900 more per year than Wright State graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $43,400)
- The University of Tennessee students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wright State graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,000)
- Tennessee graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Wright State graduates. ($206 vs. $258)
- More Tennessee 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/