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Overview |
WSSU | South Carolina State University | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,004 | 2,649 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #956 | #1011 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wssu.edu | scsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSSU | South Carolina State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,401 | $9,528 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,057 | $20,218 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,220 | $9,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,097 | $17,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,350 | $15,873 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 96% |
Admission |
WSSU | South Carolina State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,628 | 6,833 | ||
| Admitted | 5,598 | 5,733 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.4% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.01 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1050 | 800/1050 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
WSSU | South Carolina State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSSU | South Carolina State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | $31,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,663 | $33,205 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $343 |
Diversity |
WSSU | South Carolina State University | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 72% | 96% | ||
| % 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 | South Carolina State University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 23% | ||
Campus |
WSSU | South Carolina State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Winston Salem State University is larger than than South Carolina State University based on total student enrollment (5,004 students vs. 2,649 students)
WSSU vs. South Carolina State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSSU or South Carolina State University?
- South Carolina State University is 180.2% more expensive to attend than WSSU for in-state tuition ($9,528.00 vs. $3,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.8% higher at South Carolina State University than Winston Salem State University ($20,218.00 vs. $14,057.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winston Salem State University than South Carolina State University ($14,097 vs. $17,435)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Carolina State University are 24.7% lower than costs at Winston Salem State University ($9,000 vs. $11,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at South Carolina State University than Winston Salem State University (96% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by South Carolina State University students is 90.1% larger than aid received Winston Salem State University ($15,873 vs. $8,350)
WSSU vs. South Carolina State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSSU or South Carolina State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South Carolina State University or WSSU .
- The average SAT score at Winston Salem State University (870) is 110 points higher than at South Carolina State University (760)
- Incoming WSSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (18) than students at South Carolina State University (16)
- Accepted freshman South Carolina State University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.17) than students at WSSU (3.01)
- South Carolina State University has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than WSSU (73.4%)
WSSU vs. South Carolina State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSSU or South Carolina 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 South Carolina State University and WSSU.
- The graduation rate at WSSU is higher than South Carolina State University (41% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Winston Salem State University earn on average $4,700 more per year than South Carolina State University graduates after ten years. ($35,700 vs. $31,000)
- Winston Salem State University students graduate with a $7,542 lower median federal student loan debt than South Carolina State University graduates. ($25,663 vs. $33,205)
- WSSU graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than South Carolina State University graduates. ($265 vs. $343)
- More WSSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former South Carolina State University students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/