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Overview |
Wright State University-Lake Campus | Tusculum College | ||
| Location | Celina, OH | Greeneville, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,294 | 1,303 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1032 | #1004 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wright.edu | tusculum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wright State University-Lake Campus | Tusculum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,236 | $26,558 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,654 | $26,558 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,500 | $10,042 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,585 | $20,414 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,775 | $22,630 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Wright State University-Lake Campus | Tusculum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 660 | 1,369 | ||
| Admitted | 659 | 1,110 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.8%Open | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.1%Open | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 790/890 | 910/1110 | ||
| 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 26, 2025 |
Academics |
Wright State University-Lake Campus | Tusculum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wright State University-Lake Campus | Tusculum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wright State University-Lake Campus | Tusculum College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 90% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Wright State University-Lake Campus | Tusculum College | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Wright State University-Lake Campus | Tusculum College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tusculum College is larger than than Wright State University-Lake Campus based on total student enrollment (1,303 students vs. 1,294 students)
Wright State University-Lake Campus vs. Tusculum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wright State University-Lake Campus or Tusculum College?
- Tusculum College is 267% more expensive to attend than Wright State University-Lake Campus for in-state tuition ($26,558.00 vs. $7,236.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.5% higher at Tusculum College than Wright State University Lake Campus ($26,558.00 vs. $16,654.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wright State University Lake Campus than Tusculum College ($11,585 vs. $20,414)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tusculum College are 14.5% lower than costs at Wright State University Lake Campus ($10,042 vs. $11,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tusculum College than Wright State University Lake Campus (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tusculum College students is 291.9% larger than aid received Wright State University Lake Campus ($22,630 vs. $5,775)
Wright State University-Lake Campus vs. Tusculum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wright State University-Lake Campus or Tusculum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tusculum College or Wright State University-Lake Campus .
- The average SAT score at Wright State University Lake Campus (969) is 9 points higher than at Tusculum College (960)
- Incoming Wright State University-Lake Campus students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Tusculum College (21)
- Accepted freshman Wright State University-Lake Campus students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Tusculum College (3.18)
- Wright State University-Lake Campus has a higher acceptance rate (99.8%) than Tusculum College (81.1%)
Wright State University-Lake Campus vs. Tusculum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wright State University-Lake Campus or Tusculum College? 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 Tusculum College and Wright State University-Lake Campus.
- The graduation rate at Tusculum College is higher than Wright State University Lake Campus (38% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Wright State University Lake Campus earn on average $1,500 more per year than Tusculum College graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $41,900)
- Wright State University Lake Campus students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Tusculum College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wright State University-Lake Campus graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Tusculum College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Tusculum College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State University-Lake Campus students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/