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Overview |
WSSU | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Indiana, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,004 | 8,816 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #956 | #906 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wssu.edu | iup.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSSU | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,401 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,057 | $13,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,220 | $12,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,097 | $20,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,350 | $8,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
WSSU | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,628 | 8,603 | ||
| Admitted | 5,598 | 7,910 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.4% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.01 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1050 | 940/1150 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
WSSU | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSSU | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,663 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $279 |
Diversity |
WSSU | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 72% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
WSSU | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 4% | ||
Campus |
WSSU | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| 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
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is larger than than WSSU based on total student enrollment (8,816 students vs. 5,004 students)
WSSU vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSSU or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus?
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is 126.9% more expensive to attend than WSSU for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $3,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at WSSU than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($14,057.00 vs. $13,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winston Salem State University than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus ($14,097 vs. $20,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winston Salem State University are 11.8% lower than costs at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($11,220 vs. $12,542)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than Winston Salem State University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus students is 4.2% larger than aid received Winston Salem State University ($8,697 vs. $8,350)
WSSU vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSSU or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or WSSU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus (955) is 85 points higher than at WSSU (870)
- Incoming Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at WSSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at WSSU (3.01)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than WSSU (73.4%)
WSSU vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSSU or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus and WSSU.
- The graduation rate at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is higher than Winston Salem State University (52% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus earn on average $6,500 more per year than WSSU graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $35,700)
- Winston Salem State University students graduate with a $1,337 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($25,663 vs. $27,000)
- WSSU graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($265 vs. $279)
- More Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSSU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/