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Overview |
Wright State | A&M Commerce | ||
| Location | Dayton, OH | Commerce, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,678 | 11,306 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #873 | #934 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wright.edu | tamu-commerce.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wright State | A&M Commerce | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,814 | $4,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,232 | $17,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,686 | $9,728 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,650 | $13,025 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,867 | $9,983 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Wright State | A&M Commerce | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,162 | 6,604 | ||
| Admitted | 6,820 | 5,709 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.2%Open | 86.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8%Open | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 913/1168 | 913/1150 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Wright State | A&M Commerce | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wright State | A&M Commerce | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,514 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $212 |
Diversity |
Wright State | A&M Commerce | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Wright State | A&M Commerce | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Wright State | A&M Commerce | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Commerce is larger than than Wright State based on total student enrollment (11,306 students vs. 9,678 students)
Wright State vs. A&M Commerce Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wright State or A&M Commerce?
- Wright State University Main Campus is 125.8% more expensive to attend than A&M Commerce for in-state tuition ($10,814.00 vs. $4,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.8% higher at Wright State than Texas A&M University Commerce ($20,232.00 vs. $17,030.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Commerce than Wright State ($13,025 vs. $15,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Commerce are 9.8% lower than costs at Wright State University Main Campus ($9,728 vs. $10,686)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University Commerce than Wright State University Main Campus (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Commerce students is 12.6% larger than aid received Wright State University Main Campus ($9,983 vs. $8,867)
Wright State vs. A&M Commerce Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wright State or A&M Commerce? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M Commerce or Wright State .
- The average SAT score at Wright State University Main Campus (1034) is 54 points higher than at A&M Commerce (980)
- Incoming Wright State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at A&M Commerce (21)
- Accepted freshman Wright State students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at A&M Commerce (3.36)
- Wright State has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than A&M Commerce (86.4%)
Wright State vs. A&M Commerce Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wright State or A&M Commerce? 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 A&M Commerce and Wright State.
- The graduation rate at Wright State is higher than Texas A&M University Commerce (40% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Wright State University Main Campus earn on average $2,200 more per year than A&M Commerce graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $41,200)
- Texas A&M University Commerce students graduate with a $4,486 lower median federal student loan debt than Wright State graduates. ($20,514 vs. $25,000)
- A&M Commerce graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Wright State graduates. ($212 vs. $258)
- More Wright State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former A&M Commerce students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/