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Queens Howard Morehouse Campbell University Georgia State UNC Charlotte GWU CAU Lenoir-Rhyne University Georgia BAC NCAT| Spelman College | Wingate University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Spelman | Wingate University | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Wingate, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,102 | 3,396 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #392 | #825 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spelman.edu | wingate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Spelman | Wingate University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,880 | $40,706 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,880 | $40,706 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,666 | $10,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,085 | $18,823 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,629 | $36,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Spelman | Wingate University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,649 | 20,292 | ||
| Admitted | 3,875 | 17,482 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.4% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 4.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1200 | 980/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Spelman | Wingate University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Spelman | Wingate University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,300 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Spelman | Wingate University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 95% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 96% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Spelman | Wingate University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Spelman | Wingate University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wingate University is larger than than Spelman based on total student enrollment (3,396 students vs. 3,102 students)
Spelman vs. Wingate University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Spelman or Wingate University?
- Wingate University is 57.3% more expensive to attend than Spelman for in-state tuition ($40,706.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.3% higher at Wingate University than Spelman College ($40,706.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wingate University than Spelman ($18,823 vs. $37,085)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wingate University are 50% lower than costs at Spelman College ($10,444 vs. $15,666)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wingate University than Spelman College (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wingate University students is 241.2% larger than aid received Spelman College ($36,262 vs. $10,629)
Spelman vs. Wingate University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Spelman or Wingate University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wingate University or Spelman .
- The average SAT score at Wingate University (1040) is 25 points higher than at Spelman (1015)
- Incoming Wingate University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Spelman (22)
- Accepted freshman Spelman students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Wingate University (3.33)
- Wingate University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Spelman (28.4%)
Spelman vs. Wingate University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Spelman or Wingate University? 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 Wingate University and Spelman.
- The graduation rate at Spelman is higher than Wingate University (77% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Wingate University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Spelman graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $51,300)
- Wingate University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Spelman graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Wingate University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Spelman graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Wingate University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Spelman students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/