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Overview |
University of South Alabama | Wright State | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,438 | 9,678 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #684 | #873 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southalabama.edu | wright.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of South Alabama | Wright State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,616 | $10,814 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,232 | $20,232 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,510 | $10,686 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,664 | $15,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,686 | $8,867 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 92% |
Admission |
University of South Alabama | Wright State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,550 | 7,162 | ||
| Admitted | 8,203 | 6,820 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.4% | 95.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 18.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1003/1200 | 913/1168 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 | Aug 23, 2025 |
Academics |
University of South Alabama | Wright State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of South Alabama | Wright State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of South Alabama | Wright State | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
University of South Alabama | Wright State | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 5% | ||
Campus |
University of South Alabama | Wright State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of South Alabama is larger than than Wright State based on total student enrollment (13,438 students vs. 9,678 students)
University of South Alabama vs. Wright State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of South Alabama or Wright State?
- Wright State University Main Campus is 25.5% more expensive to attend than University of South Alabama for in-state tuition ($10,814.00 vs. $8,616.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.4% higher at Wright State than University of South Alabama ($20,232.00 vs. $17,232.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wright State University Main Campus than University of South Alabama ($15,650 vs. $15,664)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Alabama are 25.6% lower than costs at Wright State University Main Campus ($8,510 vs. $10,686)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Alabama than Wright State University Main Campus (94% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wright State University Main Campus students is 15.4% larger than aid received University of South Alabama ($8,867 vs. $7,686)
University of South Alabama vs. Wright State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of South Alabama or Wright State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wright State or University of South Alabama .
- The average SAT score at University of South Alabama (1045) is 11 points higher than at Wright State (1034)
- Incoming University of South Alabama students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Wright State (22)
- Accepted freshman University of South Alabama students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Wright State (3.41)
- Wright State has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than University of South Alabama (65.4%)
University of South Alabama vs. Wright State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of South Alabama 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 University of South Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Wright State is higher than University of South Alabama (40% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of South Alabama earn on average $1,800 more per year than Wright State graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $43,400)
- University of South Alabama students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wright State graduates. ($24,500 vs. $25,000)
- University of South Alabama graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Wright State graduates. ($253 vs. $258)
- More Wright State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of South Alabama students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/