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North Carolina Central University NCAT Fayetteville State University UNCG ECSU Wake Forest UTEP ECU VSU UTSA Catawba College NSU| Winston Salem State University | The University of Texas of the Permian Basin | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WSSU | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Odessa, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,004 | 5,848 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #956 | #777 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wssu.edu | utpb.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSSU | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,401 | $6,577 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,057 | $18,817 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,220 | $10,668 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,097 | $10,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,350 | $11,092 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 96% |
Admission |
WSSU | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,628 | 1,475 | ||
| Admitted | 5,598 | 1,397 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.4% | 94.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 48.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.01 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1050 | 910/1090 | ||
| 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 | Aug 23, 2025 |
Academics |
WSSU | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSSU | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,663 | $13,655 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $141 |
Diversity |
WSSU | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 72% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 46% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
WSSU | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 3% | ||
Campus |
WSSU | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas of the Permian Basin is larger than than WSSU based on total student enrollment (5,848 students vs. 5,004 students)
WSSU vs. UT Permian Basin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSSU or UT Permian Basin?
- The University of Texas of the Permian Basin is 93.4% more expensive to attend than WSSU for in-state tuition ($6,577.00 vs. $3,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.9% higher at UT Permian Basin than Winston Salem State University ($18,817.00 vs. $14,057.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin than WSSU ($10,370 vs. $14,097)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin are 5.2% lower than costs at Winston Salem State University ($10,668 vs. $11,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin than Winston Salem State University (96% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas of the Permian Basin students is 32.8% larger than aid received Winston Salem State University ($11,092 vs. $8,350)
WSSU vs. UT Permian Basin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSSU or UT Permian Basin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Permian Basin or WSSU .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin (965) is 95 points higher than at WSSU (870)
- Incoming UT Permian Basin students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at WSSU (18)
- Accepted freshman UT Permian Basin students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at WSSU (3.01)
- UT Permian Basin has a higher acceptance rate (94.7%) than WSSU (73.4%)
WSSU vs. UT Permian Basin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSSU or UT Permian Basin? 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 UT Permian Basin and WSSU.
- The graduation rate at WSSU is higher than The University of Texas of the Permian Basin (41% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas of the Permian Basin earn on average $15,300 more per year than WSSU graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $35,700)
- The University of Texas of the Permian Basin students graduate with a $12,008 lower median federal student loan debt than WSSU graduates. ($13,655 vs. $25,663)
- UT Permian Basin graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than WSSU graduates. ($141 vs. $265)
- More UT Permian Basin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSSU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/