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Miami Michigan Wisconsin Pitt Purdue NC State Clemson Maryland Minnesota Penn State Ohio University Georgia| Ohio State University | Wright State University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ohio State | Wright State | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 60,540 | 9,678 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #134 | #873 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | osu.edu | wright.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio State | Wright State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,525 | $10,814 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,762 | $20,232 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,006 | $10,686 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,582 | $15,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $8,867 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 92% |
Admission |
Ohio State | Wright State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 65,189 | 7,162 | ||
| Admitted | 34,370 | 6,820 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.7% | 95.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 18.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1480 | 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 |
Ohio State | Wright State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio State | Wright State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $258 |
Diversity |
Ohio State | Wright State | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Ohio State | Wright State | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Ohio State | 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
- Ohio State University is larger than than Wright State based on total student enrollment (60,540 students vs. 9,678 students)
Ohio State vs. Wright State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio State or Wright State?
- Ohio State University is 6.6% more expensive to attend than Wright State for in-state tuition ($11,525.00 vs. $10,814.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.8% higher at Ohio State than Wright State University Main Campus ($35,762.00 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 Ohio State ($15,650 vs. $19,582)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wright State University Main Campus are 31.1% lower than costs at Ohio State University ($10,686 vs. $14,006)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wright State University Main Campus than Ohio State University (92% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio State University students is 24% larger than aid received Wright State University Main Campus ($10,993 vs. $8,867)
Ohio State vs. Wright State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio State or Wright State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wright State or Ohio State .
- The average SAT score at Ohio State University (1295) is 261 points higher than at Wright State (1034)
- Incoming Ohio State students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Wright State (22)
- Accepted freshman Ohio State students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Wright State (3.41)
- Wright State has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than Ohio State (52.7%)
Ohio State vs. Wright State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio State 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 Ohio State.
- The graduation rate at Ohio State is higher than Wright State University Main Campus (80% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Ohio State University earn on average $7,200 more per year than Wright State graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $43,400)
- Ohio State University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wright State graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Ohio State graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Wright State graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Ohio State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/