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North Carolina Central University NCAT Fayetteville State University UNCG ECSU Wake Forest ECU VSU Catawba College NSU Bowie State University FSW| State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota | Winston Salem State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCF | WSSU | ||
| Location | Bradenton, FL | Winston-Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,588 | 5,004 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #956 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scf.edu | wssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCF | WSSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,365 | $3,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $2,365 | $14,057 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,858 | $11,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,451 | $14,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,908 | $8,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 86% |
Admission |
SCF | 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 | 3.1 | 3.01 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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 |
SCF | WSSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 38:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCF | WSSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,700 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,610 | $25,663 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $89 | $265 |
Diversity |
SCF | WSSU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 66% | 16% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 72% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
SCF | WSSU | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 16% | ||
Campus |
SCF | 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
- State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota is larger than than WSSU based on total student enrollment (8,588 students vs. 5,004 students)
SCF vs. WSSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCF or WSSU?
- Winston Salem State University is 43.8% more expensive to attend than SCF for in-state tuition ($3,401.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- Out of state tuition is 494.4% higher at WSSU than State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($14,057.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota than WSSU ($13,451 vs. $14,097)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winston Salem State University are 85.9% lower than costs at State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($11,220 vs. $20,858)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Winston Salem State University than State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota (86% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winston Salem State University students is 70.1% larger than aid received State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($8,350 vs. $4,908)
Which college is harder to get into, SCF or WSSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSSU or SCF .
- Accepted freshman SCF students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at WSSU (3.01)
SCF vs. WSSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCF 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 SCF.
- Graduates from Winston Salem State University earn on average $2,000 more per year than SCF graduates after ten years. ($35,700 vs. $33,700)
- State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota students graduate with a $17,053 lower median federal student loan debt than WSSU graduates. ($8,610 vs. $25,663)
- SCF graduates are paying $176 less per month on federal student loans than WSSU graduates. ($89 vs. $265)
- More SCF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSSU students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/