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Georgia State KSU Georgia VSU North Georgia Queens Georgia College Mercer Campbell University Georgia Tech FAU CofC| Georgia Southern University | Wingate University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GS | Wingate University | ||
| Location | Statesboro, GA | Wingate, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 25,481 | 3,396 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #939 | #825 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgiasouthern.edu | wingate.edu | ||
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Costs |
GS | Wingate University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $40,706 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $40,706 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,316 | $10,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,352 | $18,823 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $36,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
GS | Wingate University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,680 | 20,292 | ||
| Admitted | 13,049 | 17,482 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.4% | 4.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1150 | 980/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GS | Wingate University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GS | Wingate University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $274 |
Diversity |
GS | Wingate University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
GS | Wingate University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 43% | ||
Campus |
GS | Wingate University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than Wingate University based on total student enrollment (25,481 students vs. 3,396 students)
GS vs. Wingate University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GS or Wingate University?
- Wingate University is 831.3% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($40,706.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 163.9% higher at Wingate University than Georgia Southern University ($40,706.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southern University than Wingate University ($15,352 vs. $18,823)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southern University are 1.2% lower than costs at Wingate University ($10,316 vs. $10,444)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wingate University than Georgia Southern University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wingate University students is 311.8% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($36,262 vs. $8,806)
GS vs. Wingate University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GS or Wingate University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wingate University or GS .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southern University (1089) is 49 points higher than at Wingate University (1040)
- Incoming GS students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Wingate University (23)
- Accepted freshman GS students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Wingate University (3.33)
- GS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Wingate University (86.2%)
GS vs. Wingate University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GS 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 GS.
- The graduation rate at Wingate University is higher than Georgia Southern University (53% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Wingate University earn on average $8,100 more per year than GS graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $44,800)
- Georgia Southern University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wingate University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,500)
- GS graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Wingate University graduates. ($237 vs. $274)
- More Wingate University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GS students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/