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Overview |
UMA | WSSU | ||
| Location | Augusta, ME | Winston-Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,446 | 5,004 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #956 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uma.edu | wssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMA | WSSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,350 | $3,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,750 | $14,057 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,200 | $11,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,973 | $14,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,723 | $8,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 86% |
Admission |
UMA | 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 | - | 3.01 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | 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 |
UMA | WSSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMA | WSSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,100 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $25,663 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $265 |
Diversity |
UMA | WSSU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 86% | 16% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 72% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
UMA | WSSU | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 16% | ||
Campus |
UMA | 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
- Winston Salem State University is larger than than UMA based on total student enrollment (5,004 students vs. 4,446 students)
UMA vs. WSSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMA or WSSU?
- University of Maine at Augusta is 116.1% more expensive to attend than WSSU for in-state tuition ($7,350.00 vs. $3,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.4% higher at UMA than Winston Salem State University ($18,750.00 vs. $14,057.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine at Augusta than WSSU ($9,973 vs. $14,097)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine at Augusta are 36.8% lower than costs at Winston Salem State University ($8,200 vs. $11,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine at Augusta than Winston Salem State University (97% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maine at Augusta students is 4.5% larger than aid received Winston Salem State University ($8,723 vs. $8,350)
Which college is harder to get into, UMA or WSSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSSU or UMA .
UMA vs. WSSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMA 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 UMA.
- The graduation rate at WSSU is higher than University of Maine at Augusta (41% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from Winston Salem State University earn on average $5,600 more per year than UMA graduates after ten years. ($35,700 vs. $30,100)
- University of Maine at Augusta students graduate with a $2,913 lower median federal student loan debt than WSSU graduates. ($22,750 vs. $25,663)
- UMA graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than WSSU graduates. ($235 vs. $265)
- More UMA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSSU students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/