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PVAMU North Carolina Central University NCAT University of Houston-Downtown Fayetteville State University UNCG ECSU UH Tennessee State University Wake Forest Lamar University SHSU| Winston Salem State University | Texas Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WSSU | TSU | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,004 | 8,632 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #956 | #1017 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wssu.edu | tsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSSU | TSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,401 | $7,437 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,057 | $19,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,220 | $9,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,097 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,350 | $12,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 99% |
Admission |
WSSU | TSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,628 | 8,582 | ||
| Admitted | 5,598 | 8,307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.4% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.01 | 3.0 | ||
| 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 | 820/1000 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
WSSU | TSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSSU | TSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,663 | $29,358 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $303 |
Diversity |
WSSU | TSU | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 72% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
WSSU | TSU | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 22% | ||
Campus |
WSSU | TSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Southern University is larger than than WSSU based on total student enrollment (8,632 students vs. 5,004 students)
WSSU vs. TSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSSU or TSU?
- Texas Southern University is 118.7% more expensive to attend than WSSU for in-state tuition ($7,437.00 vs. $3,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40% higher at TSU than Winston Salem State University ($19,677.00 vs. $14,057.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Southern University than WSSU ($11,826 vs. $14,097)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Southern University are 16.1% lower than costs at Winston Salem State University ($9,664 vs. $11,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Southern University than Winston Salem State University (99% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Southern University students is 44.7% larger than aid received Winston Salem State University ($12,085 vs. $8,350)
WSSU vs. TSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSSU or TSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSU or WSSU .
- The average SAT score at Winston Salem State University (870) is 53 points higher than at TSU (817)
- Incoming WSSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (18) than students at TSU (17)
- Accepted freshman WSSU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.01) than students at TSU (3.0)
- TSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than WSSU (73.4%)
WSSU vs. TSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSSU or TSU? 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 TSU and WSSU.
- The graduation rate at WSSU is higher than Texas Southern University (41% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from Texas Southern University earn on average $500 more per year than WSSU graduates after ten years. ($36,200 vs. $35,700)
- Winston Salem State University students graduate with a $3,695 lower median federal student loan debt than TSU graduates. ($25,663 vs. $29,358)
- WSSU graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than TSU graduates. ($265 vs. $303)
- More WSSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TSU students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/