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Overview |
WSSU | NewU University | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Washington, District Of Columbia | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,004 | 18 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #956 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wssu.edu | newu.university | ||
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Costs |
WSSU | NewU University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,401 | $15,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,057 | $15,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,220 | $16,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,097 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,350 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 0% |
Admission |
WSSU | NewU University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,628 | 824 | ||
| Admitted | 5,598 | 745 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.4% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 2.4% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
WSSU | NewU University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 4:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSSU | NewU University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,663 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | N/A |
Diversity |
WSSU | NewU University | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 72% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
WSSU | NewU University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 63% | ||
Campus |
WSSU | NewU University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Winston Salem State University is larger than than NewU University based on total student enrollment (5,004 students vs. 18 students)
WSSU vs. NewU University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSSU or NewU University?
- NewU University is 341% more expensive to attend than WSSU for in-state tuition ($15,000.00 vs. $3,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.7% higher at NewU University than Winston Salem State University ($15,000.00 vs. $14,057.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winston Salem State University are 42.6% lower than costs at NewU University ($11,220 vs. $16,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Winston Salem State University than NewU University (86% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winston Salem State University students is ?% larger than aid received NewU University ($8,350 vs. $0)
WSSU vs. NewU University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSSU or NewU University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NewU University or WSSU .
- NewU University has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than WSSU (73.4%)
WSSU vs. NewU University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSSU or NewU University? 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 NewU University and WSSU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/