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North Carolina Central University NCAT Fayetteville State University UNCG ECSU Wake Forest ECU VSU Catawba College NSU Bowie State University Delaware State University| Winston Salem State University | American InterContinental University Atlanta | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WSSU | AIU Atlanta | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,004 | 1,050 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #956 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | wssu.edu | aiuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSSU | AIU Atlanta | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,401 | $12,607 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,057 | $12,607 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,220 | $6,866 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,097 | $15,509 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,350 | $6,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 85% |
Admission |
WSSU | AIU Atlanta | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,628 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,598 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.01 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| 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 |
WSSU | AIU Atlanta | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSSU | AIU Atlanta | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 16% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,663 | $32,981 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $341 |
Diversity |
WSSU | AIU Atlanta | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 72% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 11% |
Students |
WSSU | AIU Atlanta | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 2% | ||
Campus |
WSSU | AIU Atlanta | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Winston Salem State University is larger than than AIU Atlanta based on total student enrollment (5,004 students vs. 1,050 students)
WSSU vs. AIU Atlanta Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSSU or AIU Atlanta?
- American InterContinental University Atlanta is 270.7% more expensive to attend than WSSU for in-state tuition ($12,607.00 vs. $3,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.5% higher at WSSU than American InterContinental University Atlanta ($14,057.00 vs. $12,607.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winston Salem State University than AIU Atlanta ($14,097 vs. $15,509)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American InterContinental University Atlanta are 63.4% lower than costs at Winston Salem State University ($6,866 vs. $11,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Winston Salem State University than American InterContinental University Atlanta (86% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winston Salem State University students is 27.6% larger than aid received American InterContinental University Atlanta ($8,350 vs. $6,545)
Which college is harder to get into, WSSU or AIU Atlanta? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AIU Atlanta or WSSU .
WSSU vs. AIU Atlanta Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSSU or AIU Atlanta? 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 AIU Atlanta and WSSU.
- The graduation rate at WSSU is higher than American InterContinental University Atlanta (41% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from American InterContinental University Atlanta earn on average $11,700 more per year than WSSU graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $35,700)
- Winston Salem State University students graduate with a $7,318 lower median federal student loan debt than AIU Atlanta graduates. ($25,663 vs. $32,981)
- WSSU graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than AIU Atlanta graduates. ($265 vs. $341)
- More WSSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIU Atlanta students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/