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North Carolina Central University NCAT Fayetteville State University UNCG ECSU Wake Forest ECU VSU Catawba College NSU Bowie State University Southeastern Oklahoma State University| Winston Salem State University | East Central University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WSSU | ECU | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Ada, OK | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,776 | 3,200 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | #913 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wssu.edu | ecok.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSSU | ECU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,401 | $6,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,057 | $15,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,484 | $7,752 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,948 | $9,355 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,254 | $8,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 91% |
Admission |
WSSU | ECU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,273 | 1,161 | ||
| Admitted | 6,357 | 761 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.6% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 48.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.01 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/1050 | 935/1055 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
WSSU | ECU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSSU | ECU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,663 | $16,878 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $174 |
Diversity |
WSSU | ECU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 72% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 10% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
WSSU | ECU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 11% | ||
Campus |
WSSU | ECU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Winston Salem State University is larger than than ECU based on total student enrollment (4,776 students vs. 3,200 students)
WSSU vs. ECU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSSU or ECU?
- East Central University is 85.2% more expensive to attend than WSSU for in-state tuition ($6,300.00 vs. $3,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.5% higher at ECU than Winston Salem State University ($15,810.00 vs. $14,057.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Central University than WSSU ($9,355 vs. $12,948)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Central University are 48.1% lower than costs at Winston Salem State University ($7,752 vs. $11,484)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Central University than Winston Salem State University (91% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winston Salem State University students is 3.8% larger than aid received East Central University ($9,254 vs. $8,911)
WSSU vs. ECU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSSU or ECU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECU or WSSU .
- The average SAT score at East Central University (970) is 100 points higher than at WSSU (870)
- Incoming ECU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at WSSU (18)
- Accepted freshman ECU students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at WSSU (3.01)
- WSSU has a higher acceptance rate (68.6%) than ECU (65.5%)
WSSU vs. ECU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSSU or ECU? 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 ECU and WSSU.
- The graduation rate at WSSU is higher than East Central University (41% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from East Central University earn on average $4,600 more per year than WSSU graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $35,700)
- East Central University students graduate with a $8,785 lower median federal student loan debt than WSSU graduates. ($16,878 vs. $25,663)
- ECU graduates are paying $91 less per month on federal student loans than WSSU graduates. ($174 vs. $265)
- More ECU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSSU students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/