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North Carolina Central University NCAT Fayetteville State University TU UNCG ECSU Wake Forest UMES ECU VSU Catawba College NSU| University of Baltimore | Winston Salem State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UB | WSSU | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Winston-Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,288 | 5,004 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #956 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ubalt.edu | wssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UB | WSSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,296 | $3,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,746 | $14,057 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,350 | $11,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,122 | $14,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,544 | $8,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 86% |
Admission |
UB | WSSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 150 | 7,628 | ||
| Admitted | 134 | 5,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.3% | 73.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.01 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 920/1050 | 830/1050 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UB | WSSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UB | WSSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,600 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,663 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $265 |
Diversity |
UB | WSSU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 34% | 16% | ||
| % Black | 47% | 72% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
UB | WSSU | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 16% | ||
Campus |
UB | WSSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Winston Salem State University is larger than than UB based on total student enrollment (5,004 students vs. 3,288 students)
UB vs. WSSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UB or WSSU?
- University of Baltimore is 114.5% more expensive to attend than WSSU for in-state tuition ($7,296.00 vs. $3,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.6% higher at UB than Winston Salem State University ($20,746.00 vs. $14,057.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winston Salem State University than UB ($14,097 vs. $18,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winston Salem State University are 72.5% lower than costs at University of Baltimore ($11,220 vs. $19,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Baltimore than Winston Salem State University (88% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winston Salem State University students is 10.7% larger than aid received University of Baltimore ($8,350 vs. $7,544)
UB vs. WSSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UB or WSSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSSU or UB .
- The average SAT score at University of Baltimore (972) is 102 points higher than at WSSU (870)
- Incoming UB students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at WSSU (18)
- Accepted freshman WSSU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.01) than students at UB (2.89)
- UB has a higher acceptance rate (89.3%) than WSSU (73.4%)
UB vs. WSSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UB 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 UB.
- Graduates from University of Baltimore earn on average $24,900 more per year than WSSU graduates after ten years. ($60,600 vs. $35,700)
- University of Baltimore students graduate with a $4,163 lower median federal student loan debt than WSSU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,663)
- UB graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than WSSU graduates. ($222 vs. $265)
- More UB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSSU students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/