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Overview |
Wright State | UWT | ||
| Location | Dayton, OH | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,678 | 4,794 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #873 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wright.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wright State | UWT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,814 | $11,189 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,232 | $39,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,686 | $14,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,650 | $10,680 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,867 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 68% |
Admission |
Wright State | UWT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,162 | 1,974 | ||
| Admitted | 6,820 | 1,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.2%Open | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8%Open | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 913/1168 | 960/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 23, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Wright State | UWT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wright State | UWT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $155 |
Diversity |
Wright State | UWT | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Wright State | UWT | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Wright State | UWT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wright State University Main Campus is larger than than UWT based on total student enrollment (9,678 students vs. 4,794 students)
Wright State vs. UWT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wright State or UWT?
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus is 3.5% more expensive to attend than Wright State for in-state tuition ($11,189.00 vs. $10,814.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.2% higher at UWT than Wright State University Main Campus ($39,687.00 vs. $20,232.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Tacoma Campus than Wright State ($10,680 vs. $15,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wright State University Main Campus are 33.1% lower than costs at University of Washington Tacoma Campus ($10,686 vs. $14,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wright State University Main Campus than University of Washington Tacoma Campus (92% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Tacoma Campus students is 46.2% larger than aid received Wright State University Main Campus ($12,961 vs. $8,867)
Wright State vs. UWT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wright State or UWT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWT or Wright State .
- The average SAT score at Wright State University Main Campus (1034) is 68 points higher than at UWT (966)
- Incoming Wright State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UWT (19)
- Accepted freshman Wright State students have at the same average high school GPA (3.41) as students at UWT (3.41)
- Wright State has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than UWT (88.3%)
Wright State vs. UWT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wright State or UWT? 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 UWT and Wright State.
- Graduates from University of Washington Tacoma Campus earn on average $22,400 more per year than Wright State graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $43,400)
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wright State graduates. ($15,000 vs. $25,000)
- UWT graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Wright State graduates. ($155 vs. $258)
- More UWT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/