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University of Dayton Ohio University University of Toledo Miami Southeast Missouri State University Cleveland State SIUE Wesley College Kent State University of Akron UC UNC Charlotte| Ohio Wesleyan University | Wright State University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OWU | Wright State | ||
| Location | Delaware, OH | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,452 | 9,884 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #369 | #795 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | owu.edu | wright.edu | ||
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Costs |
OWU | Wright State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,771 | $11,138 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,771 | $20,556 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,226 | $10,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,826 | $15,400 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,496 | $7,890 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
OWU | Wright State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,708 | 8,894 | ||
| Admitted | 2,892 | 8,463 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.7% | 95.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 17.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1105/1350 | 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 | Mar 1, 2026 | Aug 23, 2026 |
Academics |
OWU | Wright State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OWU | Wright State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
OWU | Wright State | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
OWU | Wright State | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 5% | ||
Campus |
OWU | 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 OWU based on total student enrollment (9,884 students vs. 1,452 students)
OWU vs. Wright State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OWU or Wright State?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 364.8% more expensive to attend than Wright State for in-state tuition ($51,771.00 vs. $11,138.00)
- Out of state tuition is 151.9% higher at OWU than Wright State University Main Campus ($51,771.00 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 OWU ($15,400 vs. $23,826)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wright State University Main Campus are 30.5% lower than costs at Ohio Wesleyan University ($10,900 vs. $14,226)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University than Wright State University Main Campus (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 438.6% larger than aid received Wright State University Main Campus ($42,496 vs. $7,890)
OWU vs. Wright State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OWU or Wright State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wright State or OWU .
- Accepted freshman OWU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Wright State (3.41)
- Wright State has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than OWU (50.7%)
OWU vs. Wright State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OWU 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 OWU.
- The graduation rate at OWU is higher than Wright State University Main Campus (61% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Ohio Wesleyan University earn on average $6,200 more per year than Wright State graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $43,400)
- Wright State University Main Campus students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than OWU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wright State graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than OWU graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/