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North Carolina Central University NCAT Fayetteville State University UNCG ECSU Wake Forest Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Livingstone College ECU VSU Shaw University Catawba College| Johnson C Smith University | Winston Salem State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JCSU | WSSU | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Winston-Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,093 | 5,004 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | #956 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcsu.edu | wssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCSU | WSSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,474 | $3,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,474 | $14,057 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,100 | $11,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,045 | $14,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,911 | $8,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 86% |
Admission |
JCSU | WSSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,306 | 7,628 | ||
| Admitted | 583 | 5,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.3% | 73.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.48 | 3.01 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | 14/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | 830/1050 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
JCSU | WSSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCSU | WSSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,050 | $25,663 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $265 |
Diversity |
JCSU | WSSU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 16% | ||
| % Black | 79% | 72% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
JCSU | WSSU | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 16% | ||
Campus |
JCSU | 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 JCSU based on total student enrollment (5,004 students vs. 1,093 students)
JCSU vs. WSSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCSU or WSSU?
- Johnson C Smith University is 413.8% more expensive to attend than WSSU for in-state tuition ($17,474.00 vs. $3,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.3% higher at JCSU than Winston Salem State University ($17,474.00 vs. $14,057.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winston Salem State University than JCSU ($14,097 vs. $20,045)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 58% lower than costs at Winston Salem State University ($7,100 vs. $11,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson C Smith University than Winston Salem State University (93% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson C Smith University students is 54.6% larger than aid received Winston Salem State University ($12,911 vs. $8,350)
JCSU vs. WSSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCSU or WSSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSSU or JCSU .
- The average SAT score at Winston Salem State University (870) is 74 points higher than at JCSU (796)
- Incoming WSSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (18) than students at JCSU (17)
- Accepted freshman WSSU students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.01) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- WSSU has a higher acceptance rate (73.4%) than JCSU (25.3%)
JCSU vs. WSSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCSU 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 JCSU.
- The graduation rate at WSSU is higher than Johnson C Smith University (41% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Winston Salem State University earn on average $5,400 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($35,700 vs. $30,300)
- Winston Salem State University students graduate with a $6,387 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($25,663 vs. $32,050)
- WSSU graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($265 vs. $331)
- More WSSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU 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/