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Overview |
Kentucky | Wingate University | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Wingate, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 32,703 | 3,322 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #421 | #721 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uky.edu | wingate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky | Wingate University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,849 | $40,096 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,043 | $40,096 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,242 | $10,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,838 | $21,464 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,024 | $36,426 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 97% |
Admission |
Kentucky | Wingate University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,233 | 21,210 | ||
| Admitted | 26,083 | 18,027 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 85% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 3.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 990/1270 | ||
| 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 |
Kentucky | Wingate University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky | Wingate University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $274 |
Diversity |
Kentucky | Wingate University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Kentucky | Wingate University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky | 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
- University of Kentucky is larger than than Wingate University based on total student enrollment (32,703 students vs. 3,322 students)
Kentucky vs. Wingate University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky or Wingate University?
- Wingate University is 238.4% more expensive to attend than Kentucky for in-state tuition ($40,096.00 vs. $11,849.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.1% higher at Wingate University than University of Kentucky ($40,096.00 vs. $32,043.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kentucky than Wingate University ($19,838 vs. $21,464)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wingate University are 42.8% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($10,676 vs. $15,242)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wingate University than University of Kentucky (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wingate University students is 179.7% larger than aid received University of Kentucky ($36,426 vs. $13,024)
Kentucky vs. Wingate University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky or Wingate University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wingate University or Kentucky .
- The average SAT score at University of Kentucky (1143) is 103 points higher than at Wingate University (1040)
- Incoming Kentucky students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Wingate University (23)
- Accepted freshman Kentucky students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Wingate University (3.33)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Wingate University (85%)
Kentucky vs. Wingate University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky 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 Kentucky.
- The graduation rate at Kentucky is higher than Wingate University (59% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Wingate University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Kentucky graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $51,000)
- University of Kentucky students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Wingate University graduates. ($22,750 vs. $26,500)
- Kentucky graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Wingate University graduates. ($235 vs. $274)
- More Wingate University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kentucky students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/