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Overview |
Wright State | ETSU | ||
| Location | Dayton, OH | Johnson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,678 | 13,483 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #873 | #652 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wright.edu | etsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wright State | ETSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,814 | $7,722 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,232 | $11,532 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,686 | $9,613 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,650 | $14,350 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,867 | $8,739 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Wright State | ETSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,162 | 9,609 | ||
| Admitted | 6,820 | 8,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.2%Open | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8%Open | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 913/1168 | 980/1190 | ||
| 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 | ETSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wright State | ETSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $211 |
Diversity |
Wright State | ETSU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Wright State | ETSU | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Wright State | ETSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Tennessee State University is larger than than Wright State based on total student enrollment (13,483 students vs. 9,678 students)
Wright State vs. ETSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wright State or ETSU?
- Wright State University Main Campus is 40% more expensive to attend than ETSU for in-state tuition ($10,814.00 vs. $7,722.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.4% higher at Wright State than East Tennessee State University ($20,232.00 vs. $11,532.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Tennessee State University than Wright State ($14,350 vs. $15,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Tennessee State University are 11.2% lower than costs at Wright State University Main Campus ($9,613 vs. $10,686)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Tennessee State University than Wright State University Main Campus (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wright State University Main Campus students is 1.5% larger than aid received East Tennessee State University ($8,867 vs. $8,739)
Wright State vs. ETSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wright State or ETSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ETSU or Wright State .
- The average SAT score at East Tennessee State University (1068) is 34 points higher than at Wright State (1034)
- Incoming ETSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Wright State (22)
- Accepted freshman Wright State students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at ETSU (3.33)
- Wright State has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than ETSU (85.3%)
Wright State vs. ETSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wright State or ETSU? 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 ETSU and Wright State.
- The graduation rate at ETSU is higher than Wright State University Main Campus (44% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Wright State University Main Campus earn on average $3,400 more per year than ETSU graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $40,000)
- East Tennessee State University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wright State graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- ETSU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Wright State graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More Wright State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ETSU students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/