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Overview |
Wright State | UW | ||
| Location | Dayton, OH | Laramie, WY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,884 | 10,913 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #795 | #334 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wright.edu | uwyo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wright State | UW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,138 | $4,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,556 | $20,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,900 | $13,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,400 | $13,299 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,890 | $8,761 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 89% |
Admission |
Wright State | UW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,894 | 5,644 | ||
| Admitted | 8,463 | 5,498 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.2%Open | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3%Open | 26.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 913/1230 | 1040/1240 | ||
| 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 | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Wright State | UW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wright State | UW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $191 |
Diversity |
Wright State | UW | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Wright State | UW | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Wright State | UW | ||
| 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
- University of Wyoming is larger than than Wright State based on total student enrollment (10,913 students vs. 9,884 students)
Wright State vs. UW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wright State or UW?
- Wright State University Main Campus is 123.7% more expensive to attend than UW for in-state tuition ($11,138.00 vs. $4,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at UW than Wright State University Main Campus ($20,760.00 vs. $20,556.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wyoming than Wright State ($13,299 vs. $15,400)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wright State University Main Campus are 22.4% lower than costs at University of Wyoming ($10,900 vs. $13,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wright State University Main Campus than University of Wyoming (90% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wyoming students is 11% larger than aid received Wright State University Main Campus ($8,761 vs. $7,890)
Wright State vs. UW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wright State or UW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW or Wright State .
- The average SAT score at University of Wyoming (1122) is 88 points higher than at Wright State (1034)
- Incoming UW students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Wright State (22)
- Accepted freshman UW students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Wright State (3.41)
- UW has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Wright State (95.2%)
Wright State vs. UW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wright State or UW? 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 UW and Wright State.
- The graduation rate at UW is higher than Wright State University Main Campus (53% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Wyoming earn on average $8,000 more per year than Wright State graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $43,400)
- University of Wyoming students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wright State graduates. ($18,500 vs. $25,000)
- UW graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Wright State graduates. ($191 vs. $258)
- More UW 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/