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Overview |
Wright State | WVU | ||
| Location | Dayton, OH | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,678 | 24,741 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #873 | #559 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wright.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wright State | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,814 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,232 | $26,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,686 | $11,618 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,650 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,867 | $11,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 94% |
Admission |
Wright State | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,162 | 18,206 | ||
| Admitted | 6,820 | 16,091 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.2%Open | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8%Open | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 913/1168 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wright State | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $248 |
Diversity |
Wright State | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Wright State | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Wright State | WVU | ||
| 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
- West Virginia University is larger than than Wright State based on total student enrollment (24,741 students vs. 9,678 students)
Wright State vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wright State or WVU?
- Wright State University Main Campus is 15.5% more expensive to attend than WVU for in-state tuition ($10,814.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.3% higher at WVU than Wright State University Main Campus ($26,568.00 vs. $20,232.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than Wright State ($12,202 vs. $15,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wright State University Main Campus are 8.7% lower than costs at West Virginia University ($10,686 vs. $11,618)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University than Wright State University Main Campus (94% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia University students is 31.8% larger than aid received Wright State University Main Campus ($11,685 vs. $8,867)
Wright State vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wright State or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or Wright State .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University (1078) is 44 points higher than at Wright State (1034)
- Incoming WVU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Wright State (22)
- Accepted freshman WVU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Wright State (3.41)
- Wright State has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than WVU (88.4%)
Wright State vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wright State or WVU? 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 WVU and Wright State.
- The graduation rate at WVU is higher than Wright State University Main Campus (57% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University earn on average $7,200 more per year than Wright State graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $43,400)
- West Virginia University students graduate with a $999 lower median federal student loan debt than Wright State graduates. ($24,001 vs. $25,000)
- WVU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Wright State graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More WVU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/