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Overview |
GVSU | Wright State | ||
| Location | Allendale, MI | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 21,648 | 9,678 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #583 | #873 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gvsu.edu | wright.edu | ||
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Costs |
GVSU | Wright State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,952 | $10,814 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,856 | $20,232 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,140 | $10,686 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,105 | $15,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,811 | $8,867 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 92% |
Admission |
GVSU | Wright State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,123 | 7,162 | ||
| Admitted | 15,474 | 6,820 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 95.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 18.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1210 | 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 | May 1, 2025 | Aug 23, 2025 |
Academics |
GVSU | Wright State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GVSU | Wright State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
GVSU | Wright State | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
GVSU | Wright State | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 5% | ||
Campus |
GVSU | Wright State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grand Valley State University is larger than than Wright State based on total student enrollment (21,648 students vs. 9,678 students)
GVSU vs. Wright State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GVSU or Wright State?
- Grand Valley State University is 29% more expensive to attend than Wright State for in-state tuition ($13,952.00 vs. $10,814.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.9% higher at Wright State than Grand Valley State University ($20,232.00 vs. $19,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wright State University Main Campus than GVSU ($15,650 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Valley State University are 5.4% lower than costs at Wright State University Main Campus ($10,140 vs. $10,686)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grand Valley State University than Wright State University Main Campus (93% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wright State University Main Campus students is 0.6% larger than aid received Grand Valley State University ($8,867 vs. $8,811)
GVSU vs. Wright State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GVSU or Wright State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wright State or GVSU .
- The average SAT score at Grand Valley State University (1090) is 56 points higher than at Wright State (1034)
- Incoming GVSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Wright State (22)
- Accepted freshman GVSU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Wright State (3.41)
- Wright State has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than GVSU (90.4%)
GVSU vs. Wright State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GVSU 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 GVSU.
- The graduation rate at GVSU is higher than Wright State University Main Campus (63% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Grand Valley State University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Wright State graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $43,400)
- Wright State University Main Campus and GVSU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Wright State University Main Campus and GVSU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More GVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/