ASU vs. Wright State

Comparable Facts

Compare Appalachian State University in Boone, NC with Wright State University Main Campus in Dayton, OH on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Appalachian State University is larger than Wright State based on total student enrollment (21,570 students vs. 10,603 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Appalachian State University is located in Boone, NC (Distant Town setting); Wright State University Main Campus is in Dayton, OH (Large Suburban setting).
• Appalachian State University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Wright State University Main Campus is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Appalachian State University 16:1; Wright State University Main Campus 16:1.

ASU vs. Wright State Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, ASU or Wright State? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than Wright State ($14,978 vs. $15,254).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wright State University Main Campus are 12.6% lower than at Appalachian State University ($11,250 vs. $12,868).
• Wright State University Main Campus is 52% more expensive for in-state tuition than ASU (about $3,943 more per year; $11,522.00 vs. $7,579.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 18.8% higher at ASU than at Wright State University Main Campus (about $3,990 more per year; $25,212.00 vs. $21,222.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Wright State University Main Campus than at Appalachian State University (92% vs. 46%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Wright State University Main Campus students is 11.6% larger than aid received by Appalachian State University students ($8,942 vs. $8,014).

ASU vs. Wright State Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, ASU or Wright State? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Wright State and ASU.

• Wright State University Main Campus reports an open admissions policy.
• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Appalachian State University (1200) is 130 points higher than at Wright State (1070).
• Incoming ASU students have a 3 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (24 vs. 21 at Wright State).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Appalachian State University 1120/1280; Wright State University Main Campus 913/1230.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Appalachian State University 21/27; Wright State University Main Campus 17/25.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: ASU - Test optional; Wright State - Open admission.
• Typical fall application deadline: ASU Feb 1, 2027; Wright State Aug 23, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman ASU students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at Wright State (3.41).
• Wright State has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than ASU (90.1%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 18.2% at ASU vs. 20.4% at Wright State.

ASU vs. Wright State Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for ASU and Wright State? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Appalachian State University's six-year graduation rate (65%) is higher than Wright State University Main Campus's (40%).
• Graduates from Wright State University Main Campus earn a median of about $1,800 more per year than ASU graduates about ten years after starting college ($43,400 vs. $41,600), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Appalachian State University graduates have a $4,500 lower median loan debt than Wright State graduates ($20,500 vs. $25,000).
• Among borrowers, ASU graduates have an estimated $47 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Wright State graduates ($211 vs. $258).
• More ASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 51%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.