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Miami Ohio State Kent State University of Dayton UC WVU BGSU University of Toledo Southeast Missouri State University JMU Cleveland State SIUE| Ohio University Main Campus | Wright State University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ohio University | Wright State | ||
| Location | Athens, OH | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 24,937 | 9,884 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #498 | #795 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohio.edu | wright.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio University | Wright State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,746 | $11,138 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,114 | $20,556 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,594 | $10,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,550 | $15,400 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,616 | $7,890 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 90% |
Admission |
Ohio University | Wright State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,648 | 8,894 | ||
| Admitted | 21,739 | 8,463 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | 95.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.1% | 17.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 913/1230 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Aug 23, 2026 |
Academics |
Ohio University | Wright State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio University | Wright State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $258 |
Diversity |
Ohio University | Wright State | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Ohio University | Wright State | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Ohio University | Wright State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than Wright State based on total student enrollment (24,937 students vs. 9,884 students)
Ohio University vs. Wright State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio University or Wright State?
- Ohio University Main Campus is 23.4% more expensive to attend than Wright State for in-state tuition ($13,746.00 vs. $11,138.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.3% higher at Ohio University than Wright State University Main Campus ($24,114.00 vs. $20,556.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wright State University Main Campus than Ohio University ($15,400 vs. $20,550)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wright State University Main Campus are 24.7% lower than costs at Ohio University Main Campus ($10,900 vs. $13,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio University Main Campus than Wright State University Main Campus (93% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio University Main Campus students is 9.2% larger than aid received Wright State University Main Campus ($8,616 vs. $7,890)
Ohio University vs. Wright State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio University or Wright State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wright State or Ohio University .
- The average SAT score at Ohio University Main Campus (1108) is 74 points higher than at Wright State (1034)
- Incoming Ohio University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Wright State (22)
- Accepted freshman Ohio University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Wright State (3.41)
- Wright State has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than Ohio University (84.8%)
Ohio University vs. Wright State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio University 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 University.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than Wright State University Main Campus (65% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Ohio University Main Campus earn on average $1,100 more per year than Wright State graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $43,400)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wright State graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Wright State graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More Ohio University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/