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Overview |
ASU | Wingate University | ||
| Location | Boone, NC | Wingate, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 20,436 | 3,396 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #594 | #825 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | appstate.edu | wingate.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | Wingate University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,242 | $40,706 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,246 | $40,706 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,582 | $10,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,084 | $18,823 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,443 | $36,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 98% |
Admission |
ASU | Wingate University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,255 | 20,292 | ||
| Admitted | 18,489 | 17,482 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.1% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 4.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.96 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1270 | 980/1180 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ASU | Wingate University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | Wingate University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $274 |
Diversity |
ASU | Wingate University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
ASU | Wingate University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 43% | ||
Campus |
ASU | Wingate University | ||
| 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
- Appalachian State University is larger than than Wingate University based on total student enrollment (20,436 students vs. 3,396 students)
ASU vs. Wingate University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or Wingate University?
- Wingate University is 859.6% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($40,706.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.1% higher at Wingate University than Appalachian State University ($40,706.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than Wingate University ($13,084 vs. $18,823)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wingate University are 10.9% lower than costs at Appalachian State University ($10,444 vs. $11,582)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wingate University than Appalachian State University (98% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wingate University students is 387.2% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($36,262 vs. $7,443)
ASU vs. Wingate University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU or Wingate University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wingate University or ASU .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian State University (1157) is 117 points higher than at Wingate University (1040)
- Incoming ASU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Wingate University (23)
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at Wingate University (3.33)
- Wingate University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than ASU (83.1%)
ASU vs. Wingate University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU or Wingate University? 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 Wingate University and ASU.
- The graduation rate at ASU is higher than Wingate University (65% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Wingate University earn on average $11,300 more per year than ASU graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $41,600)
- Appalachian State University students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wingate University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,500)
- ASU graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Wingate University graduates. ($211 vs. $274)
- More ASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wingate University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/