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SHSU University of Dayton Tarleton Ohio University Texas A&M Texas State UT Tyler University of Toledo Miami UH Southeast Missouri State University UNT| Wright State University Main Campus | Stephen F Austin State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wright State | SFASU | ||
| Location | Dayton, OH | Nacogdoches, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,678 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #873 | #894 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wright.edu | sfasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wright State | SFASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,814 | $7,842 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,232 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,686 | $9,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,650 | $13,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,867 | $10,363 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 72% |
Admission |
Wright State | SFASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,162 | 9,944 | ||
| Admitted | 6,820 | 8,901 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.2%Open | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8%Open | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 913/1168 | 970/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 23, 2025 |
Academics |
Wright State | SFASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wright State | SFASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Wright State | SFASU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Wright State | SFASU | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Wright State | SFASU | ||
| 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
- Stephen F Austin State University is larger than than Wright State based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 9,678 students)
Wright State vs. SFASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wright State or SFASU?
- Wright State University Main Campus is 37.9% more expensive to attend than SFASU for in-state tuition ($10,814.00 vs. $7,842.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.3% higher at Wright State than Stephen F Austin State University ($20,232.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stephen F Austin State University than Wright State ($13,858 vs. $15,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stephen F Austin State University are 10.8% lower than costs at Wright State University Main Campus ($9,642 vs. $10,686)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wright State University Main Campus than Stephen F Austin State University (92% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stephen F Austin State University students is 16.9% larger than aid received Wright State University Main Campus ($10,363 vs. $8,867)
Wright State vs. SFASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wright State or SFASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFASU or Wright State .
- The average SAT score at Wright State University Main Campus (1034) is 33 points higher than at SFASU (1001)
- Incoming Wright State students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at SFASU (22)
- Accepted freshman Wright State students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at SFASU (3.26)
- Wright State has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than SFASU (89.5%)
Wright State vs. SFASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wright State or SFASU? 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 SFASU and Wright State.
- The graduation rate at SFASU is higher than Wright State University Main Campus (44% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Stephen F Austin State University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Wright State graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $43,400)
- Stephen F Austin State University and Wright State graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Stephen F Austin State University and Wright State graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More SFASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/