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Ohio State UC University of Dayton IU Ohio University Purdue Penn State Iowa UofSC Clemson Xavier Georgia| Miami University | Wright State University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Miami | Wright State | ||
| Location | Oxford, OH | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,107 | 9,678 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #281 | #873 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muohio.edu | wright.edu | ||
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Costs |
Miami | Wright State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,342 | $10,814 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,371 | $20,232 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,824 | $10,686 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,031 | $15,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,752 | $8,867 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 92% |
Admission |
Miami | Wright State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,367 | 7,162 | ||
| Admitted | 26,699 | 6,820 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 95.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 18.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1390 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Aug 23, 2025 |
Academics |
Miami | Wright State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Miami | Wright State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 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 | Wright State | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Miami | Wright State | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Miami | 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
- Miami University is larger than than Wright State based on total student enrollment (19,107 students vs. 9,678 students)
Miami vs. Wright State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Miami or Wright State?
- Miami University is 32.6% more expensive to attend than Wright State for in-state tuition ($14,342.00 vs. $10,814.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.8% higher at Miami than Wright State University Main Campus ($35,371.00 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 Miami ($15,650 vs. $23,031)
- 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 ($10,686 vs. $15,824)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Miami University as Wright State University Main Campus (92% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Miami University students is 66.4% larger than aid received Wright State University Main Campus ($14,752 vs. $8,867)
Miami vs. Wright State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Miami or Wright State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wright State or Miami .
- The average SAT score at Miami University (1259) is 225 points higher than at Wright State (1034)
- Incoming Miami students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Wright State (22)
- Accepted freshman Miami students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Wright State (3.41)
- Wright State has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than Miami (87.9%)
Miami vs. Wright State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Miami 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.
- The graduation rate at Miami is higher than Wright State University Main Campus (81% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Miami University earn on average $10,900 more per year than Wright State graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $43,400)
- Miami University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Wright State graduates. ($24,750 vs. $25,000)
- Miami graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Wright State graduates. ($255 vs. $258)
- More Miami 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/