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Overview |
Wright State | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Location | Dayton, OH | Edinboro, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,678 | 4,043 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #873 | #1034 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wright.edu | edinboro.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wright State | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,814 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,232 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,686 | $11,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,650 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,867 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 0% |
Admission |
Wright State | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,162 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,820 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.2%Open | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.8%Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 913/1168 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 23, 2025 |
Academics |
Wright State | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wright State | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wright State | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Wright State | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Wright State | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wright State University Main Campus is larger than than PennWest Edinboro based on total student enrollment (9,678 students vs. 4,043 students)
Wright State vs. PennWest Edinboro Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wright State or PennWest Edinboro?
- Wright State University Main Campus is 40.2% more expensive to attend than PennWest Edinboro for in-state tuition ($10,814.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.8% higher at Wright State than PennWest Edinboro ($20,232.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wright State University Main Campus are 9.1% lower than costs at PennWest Edinboro ($10,686 vs. $11,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wright State University Main Campus than PennWest Edinboro (92% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wright State University Main Campus students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Edinboro ($8,867 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Wright State or PennWest Edinboro? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest Edinboro or Wright State .
- The average SAT score at Wright State University Main Campus (1034) is 84 points higher than at PennWest Edinboro (950)
- Incoming Wright State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at PennWest Edinboro (20)
- Accepted freshman PennWest Edinboro students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Wright State (3.41)
Wright State vs. PennWest Edinboro Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wright State or PennWest Edinboro? 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 PennWest Edinboro and Wright State.
- The graduation rate at PennWest Edinboro is higher than Wright State University Main Campus (53% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Wright State University Main Campus earn on average $5,700 more per year than PennWest Edinboro graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $37,700)
- Wright State University Main Campus students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest Edinboro graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wright State graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest Edinboro graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More PennWest Edinboro graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/