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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 | Ohio University Southern Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WSSU | Ohio University-Southern Campus | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Ironton, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,004 | 2,006 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #956 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wssu.edu | ohiou.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSSU | Ohio University-Southern Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,401 | $6,004 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,057 | $8,996 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,220 | $6,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,097 | $8,181 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,350 | $5,623 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 84% |
Admission |
WSSU | Ohio University-Southern Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,628 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,598 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.01 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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 | Ohio University-Southern Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSSU | Ohio University-Southern Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 17% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,663 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $211 |
Diversity |
WSSU | Ohio University-Southern Campus | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 72% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
WSSU | Ohio University-Southern Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 19% | ||
Campus |
WSSU | Ohio University-Southern Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Winston Salem State University is larger than than Ohio University-Southern Campus based on total student enrollment (5,004 students vs. 2,006 students)
WSSU vs. Ohio University-Southern Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSSU or Ohio University-Southern Campus?
- Ohio University Southern Campus is 76.5% more expensive to attend than WSSU for in-state tuition ($6,004.00 vs. $3,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.3% higher at WSSU than Ohio University Southern Campus ($14,057.00 vs. $8,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Southern Campus than WSSU ($8,181 vs. $14,097)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Southern Campus are 80.2% lower than costs at Winston Salem State University ($6,228 vs. $11,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Winston Salem State University than Ohio University Southern Campus (86% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winston Salem State University students is 48.5% larger than aid received Ohio University Southern Campus ($8,350 vs. $5,623)
Which college is harder to get into, WSSU or Ohio University-Southern Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University-Southern Campus or WSSU .
- Accepted freshman Ohio University-Southern Campus students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at WSSU (3.01)
WSSU vs. Ohio University-Southern Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSSU or Ohio University-Southern 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 Ohio University-Southern Campus and WSSU.
- The graduation rate at WSSU is higher than Ohio University Southern Campus (41% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Ohio University Southern Campus earn on average $8,800 more per year than WSSU graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $35,700)
- Ohio University Southern Campus students graduate with a $5,163 lower median federal student loan debt than WSSU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,663)
- Ohio University-Southern Campus graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than WSSU graduates. ($211 vs. $265)
- More Ohio University-Southern Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSSU students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/