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Overview |
Wright State | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Location | Dayton, OH | Hammond, Indiana | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,678 | 8,911 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #873 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wright.edu | pnw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wright State | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,814 | $7,373 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,232 | $14,364 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,686 | $8,215 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,650 | $9,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,867 | $7,070 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 75% |
Admission |
Wright State | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,162 | 5,670 | ||
| Admitted | 6,820 | 4,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.2%Open | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8%Open | 31.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 913/1168 | 950/1170 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wright State | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wright State | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | N/A |
Diversity |
Wright State | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Wright State | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Wright State | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wright State University Main Campus is larger than than Purdue Northwest based on total student enrollment (9,678 students vs. 8,911 students)
Wright State vs. Purdue Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wright State or Purdue Northwest?
- Wright State University Main Campus is 46.7% more expensive to attend than Purdue Northwest for in-state tuition ($10,814.00 vs. $7,373.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.9% higher at Wright State than Purdue University Northwest ($20,232.00 vs. $14,364.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Northwest than Wright State ($9,162 vs. $15,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Northwest are 30.1% lower than costs at Wright State University Main Campus ($8,215 vs. $10,686)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wright State University Main Campus than Purdue University Northwest (92% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wright State University Main Campus students is 25.4% larger than aid received Purdue University Northwest ($8,867 vs. $7,070)
Wright State vs. Purdue Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wright State or Purdue Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue Northwest or Wright State .
- Accepted freshman Wright State students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Purdue Northwest (3.19)
- Wright State has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than Purdue Northwest (72.8%)
Wright State vs. Purdue Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wright State or Purdue Northwest? 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 Purdue Northwest and Wright State.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/