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Overview |
Wingate University | SU | ||
| Location | Wingate, NC | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,396 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #825 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wingate.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wingate University | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,706 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,706 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,444 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,823 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,262 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Wingate University | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,292 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 17,482 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.7% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1180 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wingate University | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wingate University | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $258 |
Diversity |
Wingate University | SU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 13% |
Students |
Wingate University | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Wingate University | SU | ||
| 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
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Wingate University based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 3,396 students)
Wingate University vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wingate University or SU?
- Wingate University is 20.5% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($40,706.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.5% higher at Wingate University than Shenandoah University ($40,706.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wingate University than SU ($18,823 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wingate University are 7.5% lower than costs at Shenandoah University ($10,444 vs. $11,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than Wingate University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wingate University students is 54.5% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($36,262 vs. $23,467)
Wingate University vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wingate University or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Wingate University .
- The average SAT score at Wingate University (1040) is 35 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming Wingate University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Wingate University (3.33)
- Wingate University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than SU (80.4%)
Wingate University vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wingate University or SU? 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 SU and Wingate University.
- The graduation rate at Wingate University is higher than Shenandoah University (53% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Wingate University earn on average $4,600 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $48,300)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wingate University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,500)
- SU graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Wingate University graduates. ($258 vs. $274)
- More Wingate University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU 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/