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Overview |
Wright State | Xavier | ||
| Location | Dayton, OH | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,678 | 6,114 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #873 | #253 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wright.edu | xavier.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wright State | Xavier | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,814 | $44,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,232 | $44,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,686 | $13,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,650 | $31,619 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,867 | $27,897 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Wright State | Xavier | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,162 | 14,836 | ||
| Admitted | 6,820 | 12,542 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.2%Open | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8%Open | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 913/1168 | 1120/1310 | ||
| 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 | Xavier | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wright State | Xavier | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $54,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wright State | Xavier | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Wright State | Xavier | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Wright State | Xavier | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wright State University Main Campus is larger than than Xavier based on total student enrollment (9,678 students vs. 6,114 students)
Wright State vs. Xavier Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wright State or Xavier?
- Xavier University is 314% more expensive to attend than Wright State for in-state tuition ($44,770.00 vs. $10,814.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.3% higher at Xavier than Wright State University Main Campus ($44,770.00 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 Xavier ($15,650 vs. $31,619)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wright State University Main Campus are 29.3% lower than costs at Xavier University ($10,686 vs. $13,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Xavier University than Wright State University Main Campus (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Xavier University students is 214.6% larger than aid received Wright State University Main Campus ($27,897 vs. $8,867)
Wright State vs. Xavier Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wright State or Xavier? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Xavier or Wright State .
- The average SAT score at Xavier University (1111) is 77 points higher than at Wright State (1034)
- Incoming Xavier students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Wright State (22)
- Accepted freshman Xavier students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Wright State (3.41)
- Wright State has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than Xavier (84.5%)
Wright State vs. Xavier Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wright State or Xavier? 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 Xavier and Wright State.
- The graduation rate at Xavier is higher than Wright State University Main Campus (77% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Xavier University earn on average $11,100 more per year than Wright State graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $43,400)
- Wright State University Main Campus students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Xavier graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wright State graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Xavier graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Xavier graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/