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Overview |
Wright State | Randolph | ||
| Location | Dayton, OH | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,678 | 553 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #873 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wright.edu | randolphcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wright State | Randolph | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,814 | $27,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,232 | $27,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,686 | $11,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,650 | $22,886 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,867 | $19,688 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Wright State | Randolph | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,162 | 1,602 | ||
| Admitted | 6,820 | 1,522 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.2%Open | 95% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8%Open | 9.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 913/1168 | 930/1140 | ||
| 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 | Randolph | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wright State | Randolph | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wright State | Randolph | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Wright State | Randolph | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Wright State | Randolph | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Randolph based on total student enrollment (9,678 students vs. 553 students)
Wright State vs. Randolph Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wright State or Randolph?
- Randolph College is 152.2% more expensive to attend than Wright State for in-state tuition ($27,270.00 vs. $10,814.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.8% higher at Randolph than Wright State University Main Campus ($27,270.00 vs. $20,232.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wright State University Main Campus than Randolph ($15,650 vs. $22,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wright State University Main Campus are 7% lower than costs at Randolph College ($10,686 vs. $11,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Randolph College than Wright State University Main Campus (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Randolph College students is 122% larger than aid received Wright State University Main Campus ($19,688 vs. $8,867)
Wright State vs. Randolph Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wright State or Randolph? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph or Wright State .
- The average SAT score at Wright State University Main Campus (1034) is 20 points higher than at Randolph (1014)
- Incoming Wright State students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Randolph (22)
- Accepted freshman Wright State students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Randolph (3.35)
- Wright State has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than Randolph (95%)
Wright State vs. Randolph Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wright State or Randolph? 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 Randolph and Wright State.
- The graduation rate at Randolph is higher than Wright State University Main Campus (63% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Wright State University Main Campus earn on average $200 more per year than Randolph graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $43,200)
- Wright State University Main Campus students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Randolph graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wright State graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Randolph graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Randolph graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/