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Overview |
Wright State | UHCL | ||
| Location | Dayton, OH | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,678 | 8,562 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #873 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wright.edu | uhcl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wright State | UHCL | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,814 | $6,024 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,232 | $19,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,686 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,650 | $17,871 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,867 | $16,973 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 78% |
Admission |
Wright State | UHCL | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,162 | 1,985 | ||
| Admitted | 6,820 | 1,377 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.2%Open | 69.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8%Open | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 913/1168 | 990/1173 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wright State | UHCL | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wright State | UHCL | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $17,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $177 |
Diversity |
Wright State | UHCL | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Wright State | UHCL | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Wright State | UHCL | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wright State University Main Campus is larger than than UHCL based on total student enrollment (9,678 students vs. 8,562 students)
Wright State vs. UHCL Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wright State or UHCL?
- Wright State University Main Campus is 79.5% more expensive to attend than UHCL for in-state tuition ($10,814.00 vs. $6,024.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.7% higher at Wright State than University of Houston Clear Lake ($20,232.00 vs. $19,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wright State University Main Campus than UHCL ($15,650 vs. $17,871)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Clear Lake are 13.2% lower than costs at Wright State University Main Campus ($9,440 vs. $10,686)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wright State University Main Campus than University of Houston Clear Lake (92% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston Clear Lake students is 91.4% larger than aid received Wright State University Main Campus ($16,973 vs. $8,867)
Wright State vs. UHCL Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wright State or UHCL? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UHCL or Wright State .
- The average SAT score at Wright State University Main Campus (1034) is 9 points higher than at UHCL (1025)
- Incoming Wright State students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at UHCL (22)
- Accepted freshman Wright State students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at UHCL (3.39)
- Wright State has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than UHCL (69.4%)
Wright State vs. UHCL Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wright State or UHCL? 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 UHCL and Wright State.
- Graduates from University of Houston Clear Lake earn on average $10,300 more per year than Wright State graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $43,400)
- University of Houston Clear Lake students graduate with a $7,850 lower median federal student loan debt than Wright State graduates. ($17,150 vs. $25,000)
- UHCL graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than Wright State graduates. ($177 vs. $258)
- More UHCL 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/