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Overview |
Wright State University-Lake Campus | WVSU | ||
| Location | Celina, OH | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,294 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1032 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wright.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wright State University-Lake Campus | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,236 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,654 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,500 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,585 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,775 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 90% |
Admission |
Wright State University-Lake Campus | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 660 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 659 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.8%Open | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.1%Open | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.24 | ||
| 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 | 840/1065 | ||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wright State University-Lake Campus | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $240 |
Diversity |
Wright State University-Lake Campus | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 90% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Wright State University-Lake Campus | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Wright State University-Lake Campus | WVSU | ||
| 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
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Wright State University-Lake Campus based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 1,294 students)
Wright State University-Lake Campus vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wright State University-Lake Campus or WVSU?
- West Virginia State University is 12.2% more expensive to attend than Wright State University-Lake Campus for in-state tuition ($8,122.00 vs. $7,236.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.6% higher at Wright State University-Lake Campus than West Virginia State University ($16,654.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wright State University Lake Campus than WVSU ($11,585 vs. $11,684)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wright State University Lake Campus are 6.2% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($11,500 vs. $12,214)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wright State University Lake Campus as West Virginia State University (90% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia State University students is 64.2% larger than aid received Wright State University Lake Campus ($9,482 vs. $5,775)
Wright State University-Lake Campus vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wright State University-Lake Campus or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Wright State University-Lake Campus .
- The average SAT score at Wright State University Lake Campus (969) is 42 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Incoming Wright State University-Lake Campus students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman Wright State University-Lake Campus students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at WVSU (3.24)
- Wright State University-Lake Campus has a higher acceptance rate (99.8%) than WVSU (96.2%)
Wright State University-Lake Campus vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wright State University-Lake Campus or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Wright State University-Lake Campus.
- The graduation rate at Wright State University-Lake Campus is higher than West Virginia State University (30% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Wright State University Lake Campus earn on average $10,700 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Wright State University-Lake Campus graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,000)
- WVSU graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Wright State University-Lake Campus graduates. ($240 vs. $258)
- More Wright State University-Lake Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/