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Overview |
Miami University-Hamilton | Wright State | ||
| Location | Hamilton, OH | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,268 | 9,678 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #873 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muohio.edu | wright.edu | ||
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Costs |
Miami University-Hamilton | Wright State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $10,814 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,525 | $20,232 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,824 | $10,686 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,580 | $15,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,955 | $8,867 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 92% |
Admission |
Miami University-Hamilton | Wright State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,162 | ||
| Admitted | - | 6,820 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 95.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 18.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 913/1168 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 23, 2025 |
Academics |
Miami University-Hamilton | Wright State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Miami University-Hamilton | Wright State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $258 |
Diversity |
Miami University-Hamilton | Wright State | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Miami University-Hamilton | Wright State | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Miami University-Hamilton | Wright State | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | 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 Miami University-Hamilton based on total student enrollment (9,678 students vs. 2,268 students)
Miami University-Hamilton vs. Wright State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Miami University-Hamilton or Wright State?
- Wright State University Main Campus is 68.9% more expensive to attend than Miami University-Hamilton for in-state tuition ($10,814.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.4% higher at Wright State than Miami University Hamilton ($20,232.00 vs. $17,525.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miami University Hamilton than Wright State ($10,580 vs. $15,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wright State University Main Campus are 48.1% lower than costs at Miami University Hamilton ($10,686 vs. $15,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wright State University Main Campus than Miami University Hamilton (92% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wright State University Main Campus students is 79% larger than aid received Miami University Hamilton ($8,867 vs. $4,955)
Which college is harder to get into, Miami University-Hamilton or Wright State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wright State or Miami University-Hamilton .
- Accepted freshman Wright State students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Miami University-Hamilton (3.23)
Miami University-Hamilton vs. Wright State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Miami University-Hamilton 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 Miami University-Hamilton.
- The graduation rate at Wright State is higher than Miami University Hamilton (40% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Miami University Hamilton earn on average $10,900 more per year than Wright State graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $43,400)
- Miami University Hamilton students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Wright State graduates. ($24,750 vs. $25,000)
- Miami University-Hamilton graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Wright State graduates. ($255 vs. $258)
- More Miami University-Hamilton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/