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Overview |
Wright State | Bethel | ||
| Location | Dayton, OH | McKenzie, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,678 | 4,686 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #873 | #1002 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Cumberland Presbyterian | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wright.edu | bethelu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wright State | Bethel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,814 | $16,222 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,232 | $16,222 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,686 | $13,446 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,650 | $13,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,867 | $13,396 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 96% |
Admission |
Wright State | Bethel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,162 | 2,489 | ||
| Admitted | 6,820 | 2,210 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.2%Open | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8%Open | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 913/1168 | 928/1130 | ||
| 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 23, 2025 |
Academics |
Wright State | Bethel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wright State | Bethel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $292 |
Diversity |
Wright State | Bethel | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 40% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Wright State | Bethel | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Wright State | Bethel | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wright State University Main Campus is larger than than Bethel based on total student enrollment (9,678 students vs. 4,686 students)
Wright State vs. Bethel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wright State or Bethel?
- Bethel University is 50% more expensive to attend than Wright State for in-state tuition ($16,222.00 vs. $10,814.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.7% higher at Wright State than Bethel University ($20,232.00 vs. $16,222.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel University than Wright State ($13,858 vs. $15,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wright State University Main Campus are 25.8% lower than costs at Bethel University ($10,686 vs. $13,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel University than Wright State University Main Campus (96% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel University students is 51.1% larger than aid received Wright State University Main Campus ($13,396 vs. $8,867)
Wright State vs. Bethel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wright State or Bethel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethel or Wright State .
- The average SAT score at Wright State University Main Campus (1034) is 106 points higher than at Bethel (928)
- Incoming Wright State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Bethel (20)
- Accepted freshman Bethel students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Wright State (3.41)
- Wright State has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than Bethel (88.8%)
Wright State vs. Bethel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wright State or Bethel? 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 Bethel and Wright State.
- The graduation rate at Wright State is higher than Bethel University (40% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Wright State University Main Campus earn on average $700 more per year than Bethel graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $42,700)
- Wright State University Main Campus students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,250)
- Wright State graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel graduates. ($258 vs. $292)
- More Wright State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/