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Overview |
Wright State | USC Aiken | ||
| Location | Dayton, OH | Aiken, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,678 | 3,840 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #873 | #888 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wright.edu | usca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wright State | USC Aiken | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,814 | $10,398 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,232 | $20,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,686 | $8,376 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,650 | $11,872 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,867 | $9,891 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Wright State | USC Aiken | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,162 | 2,453 | ||
| Admitted | 6,820 | 1,855 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.2%Open | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8%Open | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 913/1168 | 950/1180 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wright State | USC Aiken | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wright State | USC Aiken | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
Wright State | USC Aiken | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Wright State | USC Aiken | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Wright State | USC Aiken | ||
| 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
- Wright State University Main Campus is larger than than USC Aiken based on total student enrollment (9,678 students vs. 3,840 students)
Wright State vs. USC Aiken Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wright State or USC Aiken?
- Wright State University Main Campus is 4% more expensive to attend than USC Aiken for in-state tuition ($10,814.00 vs. $10,398.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at USC Aiken than Wright State University Main Campus ($20,856.00 vs. $20,232.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Aiken than Wright State ($11,872 vs. $15,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Aiken are 27.6% lower than costs at Wright State University Main Campus ($8,376 vs. $10,686)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Aiken than Wright State University Main Campus (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Aiken students is 11.5% larger than aid received Wright State University Main Campus ($9,891 vs. $8,867)
Wright State vs. USC Aiken Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wright State or USC Aiken? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Aiken or Wright State .
- The average SAT score at Wright State University Main Campus (1034) is 58 points higher than at USC Aiken (976)
- Incoming Wright State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at USC Aiken (21)
- Accepted freshman Wright State students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at USC Aiken (3.19)
- Wright State has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than USC Aiken (75.6%)
Wright State vs. USC Aiken Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wright State or USC Aiken? 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 USC Aiken and Wright State.
- The graduation rate at USC Aiken is higher than Wright State University Main Campus (41% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Wright State University Main Campus earn on average $3,800 more per year than USC Aiken graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $39,600)
- Wright State University Main Campus students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than USC Aiken graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Wright State graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than USC Aiken graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More USC Aiken graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/