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University of Dayton Ohio University University of Toledo Miami Southeast Missouri State University Cleveland State SIUE JMU Kent State University of Akron UC University of Lynchburg| Wright State University Main Campus | Shenandoah University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wright State | SU | ||
| Location | Dayton, OH | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,884 | 4,343 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #795 | #523 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wright.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wright State | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,138 | $34,614 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,556 | $34,614 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,900 | $11,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,400 | $26,400 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,890 | $24,100 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Wright State | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,894 | 3,763 | ||
| Admitted | 8,463 | 2,929 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.2%Open | 77.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3%Open | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 913/1230 | 1010/1230 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Wright State | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wright State | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Wright State | SU | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 13% |
Students |
Wright State | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Wright State | SU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wright State University Main Campus is larger than than SU based on total student enrollment (9,884 students vs. 4,343 students)
Wright State vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wright State or SU?
- Shenandoah University is 210.8% more expensive to attend than Wright State for in-state tuition ($34,614.00 vs. $11,138.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.4% higher at SU than Wright State University Main Campus ($34,614.00 vs. $20,556.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wright State University Main Campus than SU ($15,400 vs. $26,400)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wright State University Main Campus are 8.3% lower than costs at Shenandoah University ($10,900 vs. $11,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than Wright State University Main Campus (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shenandoah University students is 205.4% larger than aid received Wright State University Main Campus ($24,100 vs. $7,890)
Wright State vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wright State or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Wright State .
- The average SAT score at Wright State University Main Campus (1034) is 29 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming Wright State students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Wright State (3.41)
- Wright State has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than SU (77.8%)
Wright State vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wright State or SU? 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 SU and Wright State.
- The graduation rate at SU is higher than Wright State University Main Campus (45% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $4,900 more per year than Wright State graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $43,400)
- Shenandoah University and Wright State graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Shenandoah University and Wright State graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/