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Overview |
WSC | WSSU | ||
| Location | Wayne, NE | Winston-Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,773 | 5,004 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #956 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wsc.edu | wssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSC | WSSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,700 | $3,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,700 | $14,057 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,870 | $11,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,271 | $14,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,838 | $8,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 86% |
Admission |
WSC | 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 | 3.36 | 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 |
WSC | WSSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSC | WSSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,050 | $25,663 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $207 | $265 |
Diversity |
WSC | WSSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 82% | 16% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 72% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
WSC | WSSU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 16% | ||
Campus |
WSC | WSSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Winston Salem State University is larger than than WSC based on total student enrollment (5,004 students vs. 4,773 students)
WSC vs. WSSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSC or WSSU?
- Wayne State College is 67.6% more expensive to attend than WSSU for in-state tuition ($5,700.00 vs. $3,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 146.6% higher at WSSU than Wayne State College ($14,057.00 vs. $5,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winston Salem State University than WSC ($14,097 vs. $14,271)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State College are 26.5% lower than costs at Winston Salem State University ($8,870 vs. $11,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wayne State College than Winston Salem State University (96% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winston Salem State University students is 6.5% larger than aid received Wayne State College ($8,350 vs. $7,838)
Which college is harder to get into, WSC or WSSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSSU or WSC .
- Accepted freshman WSC students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at WSSU (3.01)
WSC vs. WSSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSC 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 WSC.
- The graduation rate at WSC is higher than Winston Salem State University (51% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Wayne State College earn on average $3,700 more per year than WSSU graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $35,700)
- Wayne State College students graduate with a $5,613 lower median federal student loan debt than WSSU graduates. ($20,050 vs. $25,663)
- WSC graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than WSSU graduates. ($207 vs. $265)
- More WSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSSU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/