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IU South Bend IU BSU IUPUI EIU Purdue Western Illinois University IU Kokomo Earlham BGSU ISU Michigan| Indiana State University | Wright State University Lake Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Indiana State | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Celina, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 1,294 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1032 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | wright.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $7,236 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $16,654 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $11,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $5,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 90% |
Admission |
Indiana State | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,531 | 660 | ||
| Admitted | 17,105 | 659 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 99.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 41.1%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 790/890 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 26, 2025 |
Academics |
Indiana State | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $258 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 90% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Indiana State | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana State University is larger than than Wright State University-Lake Campus based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 1,294 students)
Indiana State vs. Wright State University-Lake Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or Wright State University-Lake Campus?
- Indiana State University is 30.6% more expensive to attend than Wright State University-Lake Campus for in-state tuition ($9,452.00 vs. $7,236.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.4% higher at Indiana State than Wright State University Lake Campus ($20,880.00 vs. $16,654.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wright State University Lake Campus than Indiana State ($11,585 vs. $12,688)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana State University are 1.3% lower than costs at Wright State University Lake Campus ($11,350 vs. $11,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana State University than Wright State University Lake Campus (96% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana State University students is 87% larger than aid received Wright State University Lake Campus ($10,802 vs. $5,775)
Indiana State vs. Wright State University-Lake Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State or Wright State University-Lake Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wright State University-Lake Campus or Indiana State .
- The average SAT score at Wright State University Lake Campus (969) is 59 points higher than at Indiana State (910)
- Incoming Wright State University-Lake Campus students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Indiana State (19)
- Accepted freshman Indiana State students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Wright State University-Lake Campus (3.27)
- Wright State University-Lake Campus has a higher acceptance rate (99.8%) than Indiana State (92.3%)
Indiana State vs. Wright State University-Lake Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State or Wright State University-Lake Campus? 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 University-Lake Campus and Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at Indiana State is higher than Wright State University Lake Campus (42% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Wright State University Lake Campus earn on average $3,000 more per year than Indiana State graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $40,400)
- Indiana State University students graduate with a $1,280 lower median federal student loan debt than Wright State University-Lake Campus graduates. ($23,720 vs. $25,000)
- Indiana State graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Wright State University-Lake Campus graduates. ($245 vs. $258)
- More Wright State University-Lake Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana State students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/