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Overview |
Wingate University | CofC | ||
| Location | Wingate, NC | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,322 | 11,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | #435 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wingate.edu | cofc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wingate University | CofC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,096 | $12,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,096 | $36,398 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,676 | $14,032 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,464 | $20,806 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,426 | $9,811 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 81% |
Admission |
Wingate University | CofC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,210 | 26,683 | ||
| Admitted | 18,027 | 19,212 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 72% | ||
| Enrolled % | 3.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1270 | 1130/1300 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Wingate University | CofC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wingate University | CofC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $222 |
Diversity |
Wingate University | CofC | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Wingate University | CofC | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Wingate University | CofC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of Charleston is larger than than Wingate University based on total student enrollment (11,729 students vs. 3,322 students)
Wingate University vs. CofC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wingate University or CofC?
- Wingate University is 220.3% more expensive to attend than CofC for in-state tuition ($40,096.00 vs. $12,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.2% higher at Wingate University than College of Charleston ($40,096.00 vs. $36,398.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Charleston than Wingate University ($20,806 vs. $21,464)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wingate University are 31.4% lower than costs at College of Charleston ($10,676 vs. $14,032)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wingate University than College of Charleston (97% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wingate University students is 271.3% larger than aid received College of Charleston ($36,426 vs. $9,811)
Wingate University vs. CofC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wingate University or CofC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CofC or Wingate University .
- The average SAT score at College of Charleston (1141) is 101 points higher than at Wingate University (1040)
- Incoming CofC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Wingate University (23)
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Wingate University (3.33)
- Wingate University has a higher acceptance rate (85%) than CofC (72%)
Wingate University vs. CofC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wingate University or CofC? 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 CofC and Wingate University.
- The graduation rate at CofC is higher than Wingate University (63% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Wingate University earn on average $6,700 more per year than CofC graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $46,200)
- College of Charleston students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wingate University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,500)
- CofC graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Wingate University graduates. ($222 vs. $274)
- More Wingate University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CofC students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/