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Overview |
Southern University and A & M College | WSC | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | Wayne, NE | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,320 | 4,773 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1019 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | subr.edu | wsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern University and A & M College | WSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,979 | $5,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,979 | $5,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,366 | $8,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,959 | $14,271 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,514 | $7,838 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 96% |
Admission |
Southern University and A & M College | WSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,609 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,718 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1000 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Southern University and A & M College | WSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern University and A & M College | WSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,750 | $20,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $317 | $207 |
Diversity |
Southern University and A & M College | WSC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Southern University and A & M College | WSC | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Southern University and A & M College | WSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern University and A & M College is larger than than WSC based on total student enrollment (7,320 students vs. 4,773 students)
Southern University and A & M College vs. WSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern University and A & M College or WSC?
- Wayne State College is 14.5% more expensive to attend than Southern University and A & M College for in-state tuition ($5,700.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.5% higher at WSC than Southern University and A & M College ($5,700.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State College than Southern University and A & M College ($14,271 vs. $16,959)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State College are 5.6% lower than costs at Southern University and A & M College ($8,870 vs. $9,366)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wayne State College than Southern University and A & M College (96% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wayne State College students is 4.3% larger than aid received Southern University and A & M College ($7,838 vs. $7,514)
Which college is harder to get into, Southern University and A & M College or WSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSC or Southern University and A & M College .
- Accepted freshman WSC students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Southern University and A & M College (3.1)
Southern University and A & M College vs. WSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern University and A & M College or WSC? 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 WSC and Southern University and A & M College.
- The graduation rate at WSC is higher than Southern University and A & M College (51% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Wayne State College earn on average $1,400 more per year than Southern University and A & M College graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $38,000)
- Wayne State College students graduate with a $10,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($20,050 vs. $30,750)
- WSC graduates are paying $110 less per month on federal student loans than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($207 vs. $317)
- More WSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern University and A & M College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/