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Overview |
Wright State | UTC | ||
| Location | Dayton, OH | Chattanooga, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,678 | 11,283 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #873 | #788 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wright.edu | utc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wright State | UTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,814 | $7,992 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,232 | $24,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,686 | $9,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,650 | $14,417 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,867 | $9,309 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 94% |
Admission |
Wright State | UTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,162 | 8,345 | ||
| Admitted | 6,820 | 6,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.2%Open | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8%Open | 32.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 913/1168 | 1023/1210 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wright State | UTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wright State | UTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,792 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $214 |
Diversity |
Wright State | UTC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Wright State | UTC | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Wright State | UTC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is larger than than Wright State based on total student enrollment (11,283 students vs. 9,678 students)
Wright State vs. UTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wright State or UTC?
- Wright State University Main Campus is 35.3% more expensive to attend than UTC for in-state tuition ($10,814.00 vs. $7,992.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.2% higher at UTC than Wright State University Main Campus ($24,110.00 vs. $20,232.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than Wright State ($14,417 vs. $15,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are 12.5% lower than costs at Wright State University Main Campus ($9,500 vs. $10,686)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than Wright State University Main Campus (94% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students is 5% larger than aid received Wright State University Main Campus ($9,309 vs. $8,867)
Wright State vs. UTC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wright State or UTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTC or Wright State .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (1087) is 53 points higher than at Wright State (1034)
- Incoming UTC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Wright State (22)
- Accepted freshman UTC students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Wright State (3.41)
- Wright State has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than UTC (82.6%)
Wright State vs. UTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wright State or UTC? 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 UTC and Wright State.
- The graduation rate at Wright State is higher than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (40% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Wright State University Main Campus earn on average $2,800 more per year than UTC graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $40,600)
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students graduate with a $4,208 lower median federal student loan debt than Wright State graduates. ($20,792 vs. $25,000)
- UTC graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Wright State graduates. ($214 vs. $258)
- More UTC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/