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Overview |
Wright State | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Location | Dayton, OH | Bradford, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,678 | 1,074 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #873 | #541 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wright.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wright State | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,814 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,232 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,686 | $10,332 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,650 | $16,505 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,867 | $13,470 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 97% |
Admission |
Wright State | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,162 | 5,071 | ||
| Admitted | 6,820 | 4,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.2%Open | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8%Open | 6.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 913/1168 | 980/1196 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Wright State | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wright State | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $278 |
Diversity |
Wright State | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Wright State | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Wright State | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Wright State University Main Campus is larger than than Pitt-Bradford based on total student enrollment (9,678 students vs. 1,074 students)
Wright State vs. Pitt-Bradford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wright State or Pitt-Bradford?
- University of Pittsburgh Bradford is 26.3% more expensive to attend than Wright State for in-state tuition ($13,660.00 vs. $10,814.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.2% higher at Pitt-Bradford than Wright State University Main Campus ($25,534.00 vs. $20,232.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wright State University Main Campus than Pitt-Bradford ($15,650 vs. $16,505)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Bradford are 3.4% lower than costs at Wright State University Main Campus ($10,332 vs. $10,686)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Bradford than Wright State University Main Campus (97% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pittsburgh Bradford students is 51.9% larger than aid received Wright State University Main Campus ($13,470 vs. $8,867)
Wright State vs. Pitt-Bradford Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wright State or Pitt-Bradford? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt-Bradford or Wright State .
- The average SAT score at Wright State University Main Campus (1034) is 56 points higher than at Pitt-Bradford (978)
- Incoming Wright State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Pitt-Bradford (21)
- Accepted freshman Wright State students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Pitt-Bradford (3.28)
- Wright State has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than Pitt-Bradford (93.6%)
Wright State vs. Pitt-Bradford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wright State or Pitt-Bradford? 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 Pitt-Bradford and Wright State.
- The graduation rate at Pitt-Bradford is higher than Wright State University Main Campus (48% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Bradford earn on average $14,600 more per year than Wright State graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $43,400)
- Wright State University Main Campus students graduate with a $1,909 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,909)
- Wright State graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($258 vs. $278)
- More Pitt-Bradford graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/