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Overview |
OC Comets | Wright State | ||
| Location | Olivet, MI | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 919 | 9,678 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #873 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olivetcollege.edu | wright.edu | ||
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Costs |
OC Comets | Wright State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,664 | $10,814 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,664 | $20,232 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,242 | $10,686 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,394 | $15,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,361 | $8,867 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
OC Comets | Wright State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,439 | 7,162 | ||
| Admitted | 1,218 | 6,820 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 95.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 18.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1120 | 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 | Aug 23, 2025 |
Academics |
OC Comets | Wright State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OC Comets | Wright State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,300 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
OC Comets | Wright State | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
OC Comets | Wright State | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 5% | ||
Campus |
OC Comets | 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 OC Comets based on total student enrollment (9,678 students vs. 919 students)
OC Comets vs. Wright State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OC Comets or Wright State?
- Olivet College is 192.8% more expensive to attend than Wright State for in-state tuition ($31,664.00 vs. $10,814.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.5% higher at OC Comets than Wright State University Main Campus ($31,664.00 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 OC Comets ($15,650 vs. $21,394)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wright State University Main Campus are 5.2% lower than costs at Olivet College ($10,686 vs. $11,242)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olivet College than Wright State University Main Campus (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olivet College students is 163.5% larger than aid received Wright State University Main Campus ($23,361 vs. $8,867)
OC Comets vs. Wright State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OC Comets or Wright State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wright State or OC Comets .
- The average SAT score at Wright State University Main Campus (1034) is 103 points higher than at OC Comets (931)
- Incoming Wright State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at OC Comets (20)
- Wright State has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than OC Comets (84.6%)
OC Comets vs. Wright State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OC Comets 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 OC Comets.
- The graduation rate at OC Comets is higher than Wright State University Main Campus (46% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Wright State University Main Campus earn on average $4,100 more per year than OC Comets graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $39,300)
- Wright State University Main Campus students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than OC Comets graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wright State graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than OC Comets graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More OC Comets graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/