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Overview |
Albany State University | WSC | ||
| Location | Albany, GA | Wayne, NE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,334 | 4,773 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1025 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asurams.edu | wsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albany State University | WSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $5,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $5,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,232 | $8,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,672 | $14,271 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,026 | $7,838 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Albany State University | WSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
| Enrolled % | Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.77 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 740/900 | |||
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Academics |
Albany State University | WSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albany State University | WSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,800 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 19% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $33,250 | $20,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $343 | $207 |
Diversity |
Albany State University | WSC | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Albany State University | WSC | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Albany State University | WSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Albany State University is larger than than WSC based on total student enrollment (6,334 students vs. 4,773 students)
Albany State University vs. WSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albany State University or WSC?
- Wayne State College is 40.3% more expensive to attend than Albany State University for in-state tuition ($5,700.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 159.4% higher at Albany State University than Wayne State College ($14,786.00 vs. $5,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State College than Albany State University ($14,271 vs. $14,672)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State College are 15.4% lower than costs at Albany State University ($8,870 vs. $10,232)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Albany State University than Wayne State College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albany State University students is 40.7% larger than aid received Wayne State College ($11,026 vs. $7,838)
Which college is harder to get into, Albany State University or WSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSC or Albany State University .
- Accepted freshman WSC students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Albany State University (2.77)
Albany State University vs. WSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albany State University or WSC? 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 WSC and Albany State University.
- The graduation rate at WSC is higher than Albany State University (51% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Wayne State College earn on average $4,600 more per year than Albany State University graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $34,800)
- Wayne State College students graduate with a $13,200 lower median federal student loan debt than Albany State University graduates. ($20,050 vs. $33,250)
- WSC graduates are paying $136 less per month on federal student loans than Albany State University graduates. ($207 vs. $343)
- More WSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Albany State University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/