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Overview |
WSSU | EWU | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Cheney, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,004 | 10,910 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #956 | #858 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wssu.edu | ewu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSSU | EWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,401 | $7,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,057 | $25,494 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,220 | $13,739 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,097 | $12,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,350 | $9,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 92% |
Admission |
WSSU | EWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,628 | 4,666 | ||
| Admitted | 5,598 | 4,485 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.4% | 96.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 30.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.01 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1050 | 880/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 | Sep 10, 2024 |
Academics |
WSSU | EWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSSU | EWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,663 | $20,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $215 |
Diversity |
WSSU | EWU | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 72% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
WSSU | EWU | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 5% | ||
Campus |
WSSU | EWU | ||
| 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
- Eastern Washington University is larger than than WSSU based on total student enrollment (10,910 students vs. 5,004 students)
WSSU vs. EWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSSU or EWU?
- Eastern Washington University is 108.9% more expensive to attend than WSSU for in-state tuition ($7,104.00 vs. $3,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.4% higher at EWU than Winston Salem State University ($25,494.00 vs. $14,057.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Washington University than WSSU ($12,827 vs. $14,097)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winston Salem State University are 22.5% lower than costs at Eastern Washington University ($11,220 vs. $13,739)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Washington University than Winston Salem State University (92% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Washington University students is 10.2% larger than aid received Winston Salem State University ($9,200 vs. $8,350)
WSSU vs. EWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSSU or EWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EWU or WSSU .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Washington University (970) is 100 points higher than at WSSU (870)
- Incoming EWU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at WSSU (18)
- Accepted freshman EWU students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at WSSU (3.01)
- EWU has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than WSSU (73.4%)
WSSU vs. EWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSSU or EWU? 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 EWU and WSSU.
- The graduation rate at EWU is higher than Winston Salem State University (46% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Eastern Washington University earn on average $9,600 more per year than WSSU graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $35,700)
- Eastern Washington University students graduate with a $4,845 lower median federal student loan debt than WSSU graduates. ($20,818 vs. $25,663)
- EWU graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than WSSU graduates. ($215 vs. $265)
- More EWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSSU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/