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Overview |
Wright State | UT Tyler | ||
| Location | Dayton, OH | Tyler, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,678 | 9,322 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #873 | #516 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wright.edu | uttyler.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wright State | UT Tyler | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,814 | $7,394 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,232 | $23,232 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,686 | $9,908 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,650 | $13,248 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,867 | $9,612 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 74% |
Admission |
Wright State | UT Tyler | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,162 | 3,493 | ||
| Admitted | 6,820 | 3,279 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.2%Open | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8%Open | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 913/1168 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 | Aug 24, 2024 |
Academics |
Wright State | UT Tyler | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wright State | UT Tyler | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $18,632 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $192 |
Diversity |
Wright State | UT Tyler | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Wright State | UT Tyler | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Wright State | UT Tyler | ||
| 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 UT Tyler based on total student enrollment (9,678 students vs. 9,322 students)
Wright State vs. UT Tyler Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wright State or UT Tyler?
- Wright State University Main Campus is 46.3% more expensive to attend than UT Tyler for in-state tuition ($10,814.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.8% higher at UT Tyler than Wright State University Main Campus ($23,232.00 vs. $20,232.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Tyler than Wright State ($13,248 vs. $15,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at Tyler are 7.9% lower than costs at Wright State University Main Campus ($9,908 vs. $10,686)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wright State University Main Campus than The University of Texas at Tyler (92% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at Tyler students is 8.4% larger than aid received Wright State University Main Campus ($9,612 vs. $8,867)
Wright State vs. UT Tyler Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wright State or UT Tyler? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Tyler or Wright State .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Tyler (1059) is 25 points higher than at Wright State (1034)
- Incoming UT Tyler students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Wright State (22)
- Accepted freshman UT Tyler students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Wright State (3.41)
- Wright State has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than UT Tyler (93.9%)
Wright State vs. UT Tyler Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wright State or UT Tyler? 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 UT Tyler and Wright State.
- The graduation rate at Wright State is the same as at The University of Texas at Tyler (40% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Tyler earn on average $5,700 more per year than Wright State graduates after ten years. ($49,100 vs. $43,400)
- The University of Texas at Tyler students graduate with a $6,368 lower median federal student loan debt than Wright State graduates. ($18,632 vs. $25,000)
- UT Tyler graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Wright State graduates. ($192 vs. $258)
- More UT Tyler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/