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Overview |
PSC | WSSU | ||
| Location | Winter Haven, FL | Winston-Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,180 | 5,004 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #956 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | polk.edu | wssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
PSC | WSSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,483 | $3,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,933 | $14,057 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,339 | $11,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,588 | $14,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,168 | $8,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 86% |
Admission |
PSC | 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 |
PSC | WSSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PSC | WSSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,000 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,500 | $25,663 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $98 | $265 |
Diversity |
PSC | WSSU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 53% | 16% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 72% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
PSC | WSSU | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 16% | ||
Campus |
PSC | 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
- Polk State College is larger than than WSSU based on total student enrollment (8,180 students vs. 5,004 students)
PSC vs. WSSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PSC or WSSU?
- Winston Salem State University is 37% more expensive to attend than PSC for in-state tuition ($3,401.00 vs. $2,483.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.5% higher at WSSU than Polk State College ($14,057.00 vs. $9,933.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Polk State College than WSSU ($9,588 vs. $14,097)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Polk State College are 34.5% lower than costs at Winston Salem State University ($8,339 vs. $11,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Winston Salem State University than Polk State College (86% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winston Salem State University students is 163.6% larger than aid received Polk State College ($8,350 vs. $3,168)
Which college is harder to get into, PSC or WSSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSSU or PSC .
PSC vs. WSSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PSC 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 PSC.
- Graduates from Winston Salem State University earn on average $1,700 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($35,700 vs. $34,000)
- Polk State College students graduate with a $16,163 lower median federal student loan debt than WSSU graduates. ($9,500 vs. $25,663)
- PSC graduates are paying $167 less per month on federal student loans than WSSU graduates. ($98 vs. $265)
- More PSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSSU students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/