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Overview |
JCU | Wright State | ||
| Location | University Heights, OH | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 9,678 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #286 | #873 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcu.edu | wright.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCU | Wright State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,490 | $10,814 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,490 | $20,232 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $10,686 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,496 | $15,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,415 | $8,867 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
JCU | Wright State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,310 | 7,162 | ||
| Admitted | 3,550 | 6,820 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 95.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 18.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1320 | 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 |
JCU | Wright State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCU | Wright State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,939 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $258 |
Diversity |
JCU | Wright State | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
JCU | Wright State | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 5% | ||
Campus |
JCU | Wright State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wright State University Main Campus is larger than than JCU based on total student enrollment (9,678 students vs. 2,922 students)
JCU vs. Wright State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCU or Wright State?
- John Carroll University is 320.7% more expensive to attend than Wright State for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $10,814.00)
- Out of state tuition is 124.8% higher at JCU than Wright State University Main Campus ($45,490.00 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 JCU ($15,650 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wright State University Main Campus are 23.5% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($10,686 vs. $13,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than Wright State University Main Campus (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 243% larger than aid received Wright State University Main Campus ($30,415 vs. $8,867)
JCU vs. Wright State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCU or Wright State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wright State or JCU .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 93 points higher than at Wright State (1034)
- Incoming JCU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Wright State (22)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Wright State (3.41)
- Wright State has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than JCU (82.4%)
JCU vs. Wright State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCU 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 JCU.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Wright State University Main Campus (71% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $14,200 more per year than Wright State graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $43,400)
- Wright State University Main Campus students graduate with a $1,939 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,939)
- Wright State graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($258 vs. $278)
- More JCU 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/