KSU Geauga vs Wright State

Kent State University at Geauga and Wright State University-Main Campus, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Kent State Geauga boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for aspiring students. Wright State, on the other hand, offers a wider range of undergraduate programs, catering to diverse academic interests. While Kent State Geauga's student body is predominantly White, Wright State's student population reflects a more diverse mix of ethnicities. Both universities share a commitment to student success, with comparable graduation rates. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover more about these universities' unique strengths and determine which one aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Kent State University at Geauga	Wright State University-Main Campus
Overview
Location	Burton, Ohio	Dayton, Ohio
Campus setting	Rural: Fringe	Suburb: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	48.0%	65.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	96.0%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $45	$40
SAT range	N/A	945 - 1250
ACT range	N/A	17 - 24
Students submitting SAT score		6.0%
Students submitting ACT score		79.0%
Total number of applicants		6,338
Total number of admissions given out		6,087
Admitted students who chose to enroll		1,132
Yield rate		18.6%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)		N/A
High school GPA	N/A	Required
Recommendation letters	N/A	Not required
High school transcript	N/A	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	Not required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $22,256 Out of state: $31,132	In state: $26,960 Out of state: $36,378
Average net price	$9,226	$14,198
Tuition	In state: $6,662 Out of state: $15,538	In state: $10,340 Out of state: $19,758
Room & board		Room/dormitory: $5,120 Meal plan: $4,700
Available payment plans	Guaranteed tuition plan Tuition payment plan	Guaranteed tuition plan Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	68.0% Average amount $3,641	91.0% Average amount $8,040
Students receiving federal student loan	43.0% Average amount $4,890	48.0% Average amount $5,050
Students taking out private loans	1.0% Average amount $5,229	6.0% Average amount $10,596

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	2,237 Men 36.0% Women 64.0%	7,477 Men 45.4% Women 54.6%
Graduate students	3 Men 33.3% Women 66.7%	2,818 Men 45.4% Women 54.6%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	0.8%	5.2%
International students	0.9%	8.2%
Campus local/setting	Rural: Fringe	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	N/A	2,984
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Ohio Pennsylvania Tennessee	Ohio Indiana Michigan Florida Georgia

Academics
Popular study areas	Liberal Arts Health Professions Computer and Information Science Business Agriculture	Health Professions Business Engineering Education Psychology
Students to faculty ratio	26:1	14:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	24.4%	43.9%
Dropout rate	43.9%	54.0%
Transferred out	30.6%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $57,586 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $58,986 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $54,079 Year 2: $52,638 Year 3: $54,499 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $39,013 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $47,013 Public Health (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $49,867 Year 2: $41,007 Year 3: $46,818 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $36,445 Year 2: $34,978 Year 3: $38,424 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $26,550 Year 2: $25,194 Year 3: $32,787 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $29,304 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $32,237 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $26,258 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $30,564 Computer Programming (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $30,949 Year 2: $23,456 Year 3: $30,423 English Language and Literature, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $23,648 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $29,487	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $100,600 Year 2: $96,090 Year 3: $98,705 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $79,258 Year 2: $79,284 Year 3: $85,894 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $65,879 Year 2: $69,338 Year 3: $76,587 Business/Commerce, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $73,070 Year 3: $72,362 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $63,461 Year 2: $62,260 Year 3: $72,103 Economics (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $65,238 Year 3: $71,607 Biomedical/Medical Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $62,012 Year 3: $70,642 Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $63,849 Year 2: $64,307 Year 3: $68,129 Computer Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $64,567 Year 2: $58,092 Year 3: $67,319 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $59,745 Year 2: $60,096 Year 3: $66,586

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