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Overview |
CMU | Wright State | ||
| Location | Mount Pleasant, MI | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,557 | 9,678 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #715 | #873 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cmich.edu | wright.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMU | Wright State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,200 | $10,814 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,200 | $20,232 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $10,686 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,605 | $15,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,314 | $8,867 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 92% |
Admission |
CMU | Wright State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,888 | 7,162 | ||
| Admitted | 15,701 | 6,820 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 95.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 18.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 913/1168 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
CMU | Wright State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMU | Wright State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
CMU | Wright State | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
CMU | Wright State | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 5% | ||
Campus |
CMU | Wright State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Michigan University is larger than than Wright State based on total student enrollment (14,557 students vs. 9,678 students)
CMU vs. Wright State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMU or Wright State?
- Central Michigan University is 22.1% more expensive to attend than Wright State for in-state tuition ($13,200.00 vs. $10,814.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.3% higher at Wright State than Central Michigan University ($20,232.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Michigan University than Wright State ($15,605 vs. $15,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wright State University Main Campus are 5.3% lower than costs at Central Michigan University ($10,686 vs. $11,248)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central Michigan University than Wright State University Main Campus (96% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central Michigan University students is 27.6% larger than aid received Wright State University Main Campus ($11,314 vs. $8,867)
CMU vs. Wright State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CMU or Wright State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wright State or CMU .
- The average SAT score at Central Michigan University (1049) is 15 points higher than at Wright State (1034)
- Incoming CMU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Wright State (22)
- Accepted freshman CMU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Wright State (3.41)
- Wright State has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than CMU (78.9%)
CMU vs. Wright State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMU or Wright State? 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 Wright State and CMU.
- The graduation rate at CMU is higher than Wright State University Main Campus (54% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Central Michigan University earn on average $1,100 more per year than Wright State graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $43,400)
- Wright State University Main Campus students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CMU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wright State graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than CMU graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More CMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/