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Overview |
Wright State | VCU | ||
| Location | Dayton, OH | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,678 | 28,082 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #873 | #442 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wright.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wright State | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,814 | $12,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,232 | $33,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,686 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,650 | $21,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,867 | $12,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 83% |
Admission |
Wright State | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,162 | 18,242 | ||
| Admitted | 6,820 | 16,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.2%Open | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8%Open | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 913/1168 | 1030/1290 | ||
| 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 | Jan 18, 2024 |
Academics |
Wright State | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wright State | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $240 |
Diversity |
Wright State | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Wright State | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Wright State | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than Wright State based on total student enrollment (28,082 students vs. 9,678 students)
Wright State vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wright State or VCU?
- Virginia Commonwealth University is 15.2% more expensive to attend than Wright State for in-state tuition ($12,458.00 vs. $10,814.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.7% higher at VCU than Wright State University Main Campus ($33,726.00 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 VCU ($15,650 vs. $21,294)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wright State University Main Campus are 14.9% lower than costs at Virginia Commonwealth University ($10,686 vs. $12,279)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wright State University Main Campus than Virginia Commonwealth University (92% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Commonwealth University students is 41.9% larger than aid received Wright State University Main Campus ($12,583 vs. $8,867)
Wright State vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wright State or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Wright State .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Commonwealth University (1097) is 63 points higher than at Wright State (1034)
- Incoming VCU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Wright State (22)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Wright State (3.41)
- Wright State has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than VCU (91%)
Wright State vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wright State or VCU? 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 VCU and Wright State.
- The graduation rate at VCU is higher than Wright State University Main Campus (53% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University earn on average $4,100 more per year than Wright State graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $43,400)
- Virginia Commonwealth University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Wright State graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,000)
- VCU graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Wright State graduates. ($240 vs. $258)
- More VCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/