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Overview |
Gordon | WSSU | ||
| Location | Barnesville, GA | Winston-Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,135 | 5,004 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #956 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gdn.edu | wssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gordon | WSSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $3,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $14,057 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,257 | $11,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,185 | $14,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,701 | $8,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 86% |
Admission |
Gordon | WSSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,021 | 7,628 | ||
| Admitted | 1,886 | 5,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.3% | 73.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.5% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.01 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 14/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1080 | 830/1050 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Gordon | WSSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gordon | WSSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,100 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $25,663 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $265 |
Diversity |
Gordon | WSSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 50% | 16% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 72% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Gordon | WSSU | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Gordon | WSSU | ||
| 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
- Winston Salem State University is larger than than Gordon based on total student enrollment (5,004 students vs. 3,135 students)
Gordon vs. WSSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gordon or WSSU?
- Winston Salem State University is 32.7% more expensive to attend than Gordon for in-state tuition ($3,401.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.5% higher at WSSU than Gordon College ($14,057.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gordon College than WSSU ($8,185 vs. $14,097)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gordon College are 21.2% lower than costs at Winston Salem State University ($9,257 vs. $11,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gordon College than Winston Salem State University (89% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winston Salem State University students is 8.4% larger than aid received Gordon College ($8,350 vs. $7,701)
Gordon vs. WSSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gordon or WSSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSSU or Gordon .
- The average SAT score at Winston Salem State University (870) is 19 points higher than at Gordon (851)
- Incoming Gordon students have at the same average ACT score (18) as students at WSSU (18)
- Gordon has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than WSSU (73.4%)
Gordon vs. WSSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gordon or WSSU? 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 WSSU and Gordon.
- Graduates from Winston Salem State University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Gordon graduates after ten years. ($35,700 vs. $34,100)
- Gordon College students graduate with a $8,163 lower median federal student loan debt than WSSU graduates. ($17,500 vs. $25,663)
- Gordon graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than WSSU graduates. ($180 vs. $265)
- More WSSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gordon students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/