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Overview |
WSSU | Shawnee State University | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Portsmouth, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,004 | 3,297 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #956 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wssu.edu | shawnee.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSSU | Shawnee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,401 | $9,341 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,057 | $15,686 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,220 | $11,588 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,097 | $13,313 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,350 | $7,718 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 87% |
Admission |
WSSU | Shawnee State University | ||
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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 | 3.3 | ||
| 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 | Shawnee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSSU | Shawnee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | $36,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,663 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $245 |
Diversity |
WSSU | Shawnee State University | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 72% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
WSSU | Shawnee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 13% | ||
Campus |
WSSU | Shawnee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Winston Salem State University is larger than than Shawnee State University based on total student enrollment (5,004 students vs. 3,297 students)
WSSU vs. Shawnee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSSU or Shawnee State University?
- Shawnee State University is 174.7% more expensive to attend than WSSU for in-state tuition ($9,341.00 vs. $3,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.6% higher at Shawnee State University than Winston Salem State University ($15,686.00 vs. $14,057.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shawnee State University than WSSU ($13,313 vs. $14,097)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winston Salem State University are 3.3% lower than costs at Shawnee State University ($11,220 vs. $11,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shawnee State University than Winston Salem State University (87% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winston Salem State University students is 8.2% larger than aid received Shawnee State University ($8,350 vs. $7,718)
Which college is harder to get into, WSSU or Shawnee State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shawnee State University or WSSU .
- Accepted freshman Shawnee State University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at WSSU (3.01)
WSSU vs. Shawnee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSSU or Shawnee State 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 Shawnee State University and WSSU.
- The graduation rate at WSSU is higher than Shawnee State University (41% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Shawnee State University earn on average $600 more per year than WSSU graduates after ten years. ($36,300 vs. $35,700)
- Shawnee State University students graduate with a $1,951 lower median federal student loan debt than WSSU graduates. ($23,712 vs. $25,663)
- Shawnee State University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than WSSU graduates. ($245 vs. $265)
- More Shawnee State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSSU students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/