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Overview |
Southern University and A & M College | WVSU | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,341 | 3,458 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1015 | #1003 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | subr.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern University and A & M College | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,979 | $8,524 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,979 | $13,948 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,366 | $12,936 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,937 | $10,878 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,112 | $8,657 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 83% |
Admission |
Southern University and A & M College | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,221 | 4,465 | ||
| Admitted | 6,095 | 4,303 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 7.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 798/1000 | 830/1073 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Southern University and A & M College | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern University and A & M College | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,750 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $317 | $240 |
Diversity |
Southern University and A & M College | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Southern University and A & M College | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Southern University and A & M College | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern University and A & M College is larger than than WVSU based on total student enrollment (7,341 students vs. 3,458 students)
Southern University and A & M College vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern University and A & M College or WVSU?
- West Virginia State University is 71.2% more expensive to attend than Southern University and A & M College for in-state tuition ($8,524.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- Out of state tuition is 180.1% higher at WVSU than Southern University and A & M College ($13,948.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Southern University and A & M College ($10,878 vs. $18,937)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern University and A & M College are 38.1% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($9,366 vs. $12,936)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern University and A & M College than West Virginia State University (86% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia State University students is 21.7% larger than aid received Southern University and A & M College ($8,657 vs. $7,112)
Southern University and A & M College vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern University and A & M College or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Southern University and A & M College .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia State University (927) is 16 points higher than at Southern University and A & M College (911)
- Incoming WVSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Southern University and A & M College (19)
- Accepted freshman WVSU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Southern University and A & M College (3.1)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Southern University and A & M College (49.9%)
Southern University and A & M College vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern University and A & M College or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Southern University and A & M College.
- The graduation rate at WVSU is higher than Southern University and A & M College (25% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Southern University and A & M College earn on average $5,300 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($38,000 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $30,750)
- WVSU graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($240 vs. $317)
- More WVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern University and A & M College students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/