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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 | Olympic College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WSSU | OC | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Bremerton, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,776 | 5,413 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wssu.edu | olympic.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSSU | OC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,401 | $3,922 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,057 | $9,465 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,484 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,948 | $11,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,254 | $4,333 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 56% |
Admission |
WSSU | OC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,273 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,357 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.01 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
WSSU | OC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSSU | OC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | $35,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,663 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $124 |
Diversity |
WSSU | OC | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 72% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 9% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
WSSU | OC | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 1% | ||
Campus |
WSSU | OC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Olympic College is larger than than WSSU based on total student enrollment (5,413 students vs. 4,776 students)
WSSU vs. OC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSSU or OC?
- Olympic College is 15.3% more expensive to attend than WSSU for in-state tuition ($3,922.00 vs. $3,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.5% higher at WSSU than Olympic College ($14,057.00 vs. $9,465.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Olympic College than WSSU ($11,105 vs. $12,948)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Olympic College are 9.4% lower than costs at Winston Salem State University ($10,500 vs. $11,484)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Winston Salem State University than Olympic College (88% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winston Salem State University students is 113.6% larger than aid received Olympic College ($9,254 vs. $4,333)
Which college is harder to get into, WSSU or OC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC or WSSU .
WSSU vs. OC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSSU or OC? 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 OC and WSSU.
- Graduates from Olympic College earn on average $100 more per year than WSSU graduates after ten years. ($35,800 vs. $35,700)
- Olympic College students graduate with a $13,663 lower median federal student loan debt than WSSU graduates. ($12,000 vs. $25,663)
- OC graduates are paying $141 less per month on federal student loans than WSSU graduates. ($124 vs. $265)
- More OC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSSU students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/