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Overview |
Wright State University-Lake Campus | Parkside | ||
| Location | Celina, OH | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,294 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1032 | #965 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wright.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wright State University-Lake Campus | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,236 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,654 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,500 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,585 | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,775 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 67% |
Admission |
Wright State University-Lake Campus | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 660 | 2,893 | ||
| Admitted | 659 | 2,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.8%Open | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.1%Open | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 790/890 | |||
| 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 | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wright State University-Lake Campus | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $237 |
Diversity |
Wright State University-Lake Campus | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 90% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Wright State University-Lake Campus | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Wright State University-Lake Campus | Parkside | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Parkside is larger than than Wright State University-Lake Campus based on total student enrollment (3,947 students vs. 1,294 students)
Wright State University-Lake Campus vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wright State University-Lake Campus or Parkside?
- Wright State University Lake Campus is 14.9% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($7,236.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.3% higher at Wright State University-Lake Campus than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($16,654.00 vs. $14,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than Wright State University-Lake Campus ($8,510 vs. $11,585)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 44.4% lower than costs at Wright State University Lake Campus ($7,966 vs. $11,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wright State University Lake Campus than University of Wisconsin Parkside (90% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Parkside students is 22.9% larger than aid received Wright State University Lake Campus ($7,098 vs. $5,775)
Wright State University-Lake Campus vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wright State University-Lake Campus or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or Wright State University-Lake Campus .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Parkside (970) is 1 points higher than at Wright State University-Lake Campus (969)
- Incoming Wright State University-Lake Campus students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Parkside (21)
- Accepted freshman Parkside students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Wright State University-Lake Campus (3.27)
- Wright State University-Lake Campus has a higher acceptance rate (99.8%) than Parkside (72.8%)
Wright State University-Lake Campus vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wright State University-Lake Campus or Parkside? 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 Parkside and Wright State University-Lake Campus.
- The graduation rate at Wright State University-Lake Campus is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (30% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Wright State University Lake Campus earn on average $2,400 more per year than Parkside graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $41,000)
- University of Wisconsin Parkside students graduate with a $2,035 lower median federal student loan debt than Wright State University-Lake Campus graduates. ($22,965 vs. $25,000)
- Parkside graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Wright State University-Lake Campus graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More Parkside graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State University-Lake Campus students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/