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Overview |
Wingate University | RU | ||
| Location | Wingate, NC | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,396 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #825 | #566 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wingate.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wingate University | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,706 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,706 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,444 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,823 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,262 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Wingate University | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,292 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 17,482 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.7% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1180 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Wingate University | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wingate University | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $237 |
Diversity |
Wingate University | RU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Wingate University | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Wingate University | RU | ||
| 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
- Radford University is larger than than Wingate University based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 3,396 students)
Wingate University vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wingate University or RU?
- Wingate University is 399.1% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($40,706.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.1% higher at Wingate University than Radford University ($40,706.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Radford University than Wingate University ($17,105 vs. $18,823)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wingate University are 1.2% lower than costs at Radford University ($10,444 vs. $10,567)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wingate University than Radford University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wingate University students is 272.6% larger than aid received Radford University ($36,262 vs. $9,733)
Wingate University vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wingate University or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Wingate University .
- Accepted freshman Wingate University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at RU (3.31)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Wingate University (86.2%)
Wingate University vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wingate University or RU? 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 RU and Wingate University.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Wingate University (56% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Wingate University earn on average $5,500 more per year than RU graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $47,400)
- Radford University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wingate University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,500)
- RU graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Wingate University graduates. ($237 vs. $274)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wingate University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/