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University of Dayton Ohio University University of Toledo Miami Southeast Missouri State University Cleveland State SIUE Kent State University of Akron UC UNC Charlotte Ohio State| Indiana University Southeast | Wright State University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IU Southeast | Wright State | ||
| Location | New Albany, IN | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,672 | 9,678 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #809 | #873 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ius.edu | wright.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU Southeast | Wright State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $10,814 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $20,232 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,012 | $10,686 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,264 | $15,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,262 | $8,867 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 92% |
Admission |
IU Southeast | Wright State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,923 | 7,162 | ||
| Admitted | 1,639 | 6,820 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.2% | 95.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 37% | 18.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 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 |
IU Southeast | Wright State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU Southeast | Wright State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,261 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $258 |
Diversity |
IU Southeast | Wright State | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
IU Southeast | Wright State | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 5% | ||
Campus |
IU Southeast | 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
- Wright State University Main Campus is larger than than IU Southeast based on total student enrollment (9,678 students vs. 3,672 students)
IU Southeast vs. Wright State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU Southeast or Wright State?
- Wright State University Main Campus is 48.7% more expensive to attend than IU Southeast for in-state tuition ($10,814.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2% higher at IU Southeast than Wright State University Main Campus ($20,634.00 vs. $20,232.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Southeast than Wright State ($8,264 vs. $15,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wright State University Main Campus are 3.1% lower than costs at Indiana University Southeast ($10,686 vs. $11,012)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wright State University Main Campus than Indiana University Southeast (92% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wright State University Main Campus students is 22.1% larger than aid received Indiana University Southeast ($8,867 vs. $7,262)
IU Southeast vs. Wright State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU Southeast or Wright State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wright State or IU Southeast .
- The average SAT score at Wright State University Main Campus (1034) is 79 points higher than at IU Southeast (955)
- Incoming Wright State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at IU Southeast (21)
- Accepted freshman Wright State students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at IU Southeast (3.31)
- Wright State has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than IU Southeast (85.2%)
IU Southeast vs. Wright State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU Southeast 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 IU Southeast.
- The graduation rate at Wright State is higher than Indiana University Southeast (40% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Wright State University Main Campus earn on average $5,100 more per year than IU Southeast graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $38,300)
- Indiana University Southeast students graduate with a $4,739 lower median federal student loan debt than Wright State graduates. ($20,261 vs. $25,000)
- IU Southeast graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Wright State graduates. ($209 vs. $258)
- More Wright State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Southeast students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/