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Overview |
Wright State | CSUMB | ||
| Location | Dayton, OH | Seaside, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,678 | 7,045 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #873 | #861 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wright.edu | csumb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wright State | CSUMB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,814 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,232 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,686 | $16,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,650 | $11,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,867 | $8,702 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 66% |
Admission |
Wright State | CSUMB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,162 | 12,568 | ||
| Admitted | 6,820 | 11,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.2%Open | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8%Open | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 913/1168 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 23, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Wright State | CSUMB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wright State | CSUMB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $144 |
Diversity |
Wright State | CSUMB | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Wright State | CSUMB | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Wright State | CSUMB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wright State University Main Campus is larger than than CSUMB based on total student enrollment (9,678 students vs. 7,045 students)
Wright State vs. CSUMB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wright State or CSUMB?
- Wright State University Main Campus is 88.3% more expensive to attend than CSUMB for in-state tuition ($10,814.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.8% higher at Wright State than California State University Monterey Bay ($20,232.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Monterey Bay than Wright State ($11,435 vs. $15,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wright State University Main Campus are 52.2% lower than costs at California State University Monterey Bay ($10,686 vs. $16,262)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wright State University Main Campus than California State University Monterey Bay (92% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wright State University Main Campus students is 1.9% larger than aid received California State University Monterey Bay ($8,867 vs. $8,702)
Wright State vs. CSUMB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wright State or CSUMB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSUMB or Wright State .
- Accepted freshman CSUMB students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Wright State (3.41)
- Wright State has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than CSUMB (92.4%)
Wright State vs. CSUMB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wright State or CSUMB? 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 CSUMB and Wright State.
- The graduation rate at Wright State is higher than California State University Monterey Bay (40% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from California State University Monterey Bay earn on average $1,900 more per year than Wright State graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $43,400)
- California State University Monterey Bay students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wright State graduates. ($14,000 vs. $25,000)
- CSUMB graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than Wright State graduates. ($144 vs. $258)
- More CSUMB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/