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ECU UNC Charlotte UNCW University of Dayton Ohio University NC State ASU NCAT University of Toledo UNC Chapel Hill WCU Miami| University of North Carolina at Greensboro | Wright State University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNCG | Wright State | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 17,743 | 9,884 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #692 | #795 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncg.edu | wright.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCG | Wright State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,422 | $11,138 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,168 | $20,556 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,534 | $10,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,592 | $15,400 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,921 | $7,890 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 90% |
Admission |
UNCG | Wright State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,379 | 8,894 | ||
| Admitted | 11,120 | 8,463 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 95.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 17.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1280 | 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 |
UNCG | Wright State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCG | Wright State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,737 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $258 |
Diversity |
UNCG | Wright State | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
UNCG | Wright State | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 5% | ||
Campus |
UNCG | 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
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro is larger than than Wright State based on total student enrollment (17,743 students vs. 9,884 students)
UNCG vs. Wright State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCG or Wright State?
- Wright State University Main Campus is 151.9% more expensive to attend than UNCG for in-state tuition ($11,138.00 vs. $4,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.9% higher at Wright State than University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($20,556.00 vs. $20,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than Wright State ($10,592 vs. $15,400)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are 3.5% lower than costs at Wright State University Main Campus ($10,534 vs. $10,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wright State University Main Campus than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (90% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Carolina at Greensboro students is 13.1% larger than aid received Wright State University Main Campus ($8,921 vs. $7,890)
UNCG vs. Wright State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCG or Wright State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wright State or UNCG .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Greensboro (1035) is 1 points higher than at Wright State (1034)
- Incoming UNCG students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Wright State (22)
- Accepted freshman UNCG 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 UNCG (89.8%)
UNCG vs. Wright State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCG 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 UNCG.
- The graduation rate at UNCG is higher than Wright State University Main Campus (53% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Wright State University Main Campus earn on average $4,300 more per year than UNCG graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $39,100)
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro students graduate with a $2,263 lower median federal student loan debt than Wright State graduates. ($22,737 vs. $25,000)
- UNCG graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Wright State graduates. ($235 vs. $258)
- More UNCG graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/