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Overview |
Luther Rice University | WSSU | ||
| Location | Lithonia, GA | Winston-Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 581 | 5,004 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #956 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lru.edu | wssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther Rice University | WSSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,448 | $3,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,448 | $14,057 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,832 | $11,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $14,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $8,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 86% |
Admission |
Luther Rice University | WSSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37 | 7,628 | ||
| Admitted | 25 | 5,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.6%Open | 73.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 76%Open | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.01 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 |
Luther Rice University | WSSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther Rice University | WSSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 11% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,663 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $265 |
Diversity |
Luther Rice University | WSSU | ||
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| % Men | 72% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 51% | 16% | ||
| % Black | 45% | 72% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Luther Rice University | WSSU | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Luther Rice University | WSSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | 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 Luther Rice University based on total student enrollment (5,004 students vs. 581 students)
Luther Rice University vs. WSSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther Rice University or WSSU?
- Luther Rice University is 148.4% more expensive to attend than WSSU for in-state tuition ($8,448.00 vs. $3,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.4% higher at WSSU than Luther Rice University ($14,057.00 vs. $8,448.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winston Salem State University are 58.9% lower than costs at Luther Rice University ($11,220 vs. $17,832)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Winston Salem State University than Luther Rice University (86% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winston Salem State University students is ?% larger than aid received Luther Rice University ($8,350 vs. $0)
Luther Rice University vs. WSSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther Rice University or WSSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSSU or Luther Rice University .
- WSSU has a higher acceptance rate (73.4%) than Luther Rice University (67.6%)
Luther Rice University vs. WSSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther Rice University 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 Luther Rice University.
- The graduation rate at WSSU is higher than Luther Rice University (41% vs. 11%)
- Graduates from Luther Rice University earn on average $5,900 more per year than WSSU graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $35,700)
- Luther Rice University students graduate with a $663 lower median federal student loan debt than WSSU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,663)
- Luther Rice University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than WSSU graduates. ($258 vs. $265)
- More Luther Rice University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSSU students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/