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Overview |
Great Basin College | WSSU | ||
| Location | Elko, NV | Winston-Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,197 | 5,004 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #956 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gbcnv.edu | wssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Great Basin College | WSSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,608 | $3,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,872 | $14,057 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,000 | $11,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,058 | $14,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,865 | $8,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 86% |
Admission |
Great Basin College | WSSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,628 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 73.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.01 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Great Basin College | WSSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Great Basin College | WSSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,800 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,500 | $25,663 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $98 | $265 |
Diversity |
Great Basin College | WSSU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 66% | 16% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 72% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Great Basin College | WSSU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Great Basin College | WSSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Winston Salem State University is larger than than Great Basin College based on total student enrollment (5,004 students vs. 3,197 students)
Great Basin College vs. WSSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Great Basin College or WSSU?
- Great Basin College is 6.1% more expensive to attend than WSSU for in-state tuition ($3,608.00 vs. $3,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.2% higher at WSSU than Great Basin College ($14,057.00 vs. $12,872.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Great Basin College than WSSU ($7,058 vs. $14,097)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Great Basin College are 87% lower than costs at Winston Salem State University ($6,000 vs. $11,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Winston Salem State University than Great Basin College (86% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winston Salem State University students is 42.4% larger than aid received Great Basin College ($8,350 vs. $5,865)
Which college is harder to get into, Great Basin College or WSSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSSU or Great Basin College .
Great Basin College vs. WSSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Great Basin College 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 Great Basin College.
- The graduation rate at WSSU is higher than Great Basin College (41% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Great Basin College earn on average $1,100 more per year than WSSU graduates after ten years. ($36,800 vs. $35,700)
- Great Basin College students graduate with a $16,163 lower median federal student loan debt than WSSU graduates. ($9,500 vs. $25,663)
- Great Basin College graduates are paying $167 less per month on federal student loans than WSSU graduates. ($98 vs. $265)
- More Great Basin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSSU students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/