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Northern Illinois Illinois UIC DePaul EIU University of Dayton Ohio University IWU Western Illinois University WMU Bradley Southern Illinois University| Illinois State University | Wright State University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | Wright State | ||
| Location | Normal, IL | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 20,683 | 9,678 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #493 | #873 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinoisstate.edu | wright.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | Wright State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,840 | $10,814 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,681 | $20,232 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,602 | $10,686 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,551 | $15,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,619 | $8,867 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 92% |
Admission |
ISU | Wright State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,596 | 7,162 | ||
| Admitted | 16,899 | 6,820 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 95.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 18.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 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 | 1000/1210 | 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 | Apr 1, 2025 | Aug 23, 2025 |
Academics |
ISU | Wright State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | Wright State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $258 |
Diversity |
ISU | Wright State | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
ISU | Wright State | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 5% | ||
Campus |
ISU | Wright State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Illinois State University is larger than than Wright State based on total student enrollment (20,683 students vs. 9,678 students)
ISU vs. Wright State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or Wright State?
- Illinois State University is 9.5% more expensive to attend than Wright State for in-state tuition ($11,840.00 vs. $10,814.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17% higher at ISU than Wright State University Main Campus ($23,681.00 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 ISU ($15,650 vs. $20,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois State University are 0.8% lower than costs at Wright State University Main Campus ($10,602 vs. $10,686)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois State University than Wright State University Main Campus (97% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois State University students is 31% larger than aid received Wright State University Main Campus ($11,619 vs. $8,867)
ISU vs. Wright State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ISU or Wright State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wright State or ISU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois State University (1090) is 56 points higher than at Wright State (1034)
- Incoming ISU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Wright State (22)
- Accepted freshman ISU students have at the same average high school GPA (3.41) as students at Wright State (3.41)
- Wright State has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than ISU (86.2%)
ISU vs. Wright State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU 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 ISU.
- The graduation rate at ISU is higher than Wright State University Main Campus (71% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Illinois State University earn on average $5,600 more per year than Wright State graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $43,400)
- Illinois State University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wright State graduates. ($22,000 vs. $25,000)
- ISU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Wright State graduates. ($227 vs. $258)
- More ISU 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/