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Overview |
WSSU | UWO | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Oshkosh, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,004 | 13,705 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #956 | #786 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wssu.edu | uwosh.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSSU | UWO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,401 | $6,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,057 | $13,995 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,220 | $8,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,097 | $12,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,350 | $4,450 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 87% |
Admission |
WSSU | UWO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,628 | 8,704 | ||
| Admitted | 5,598 | 7,705 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.4% | 88.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 22.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.01 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1050 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
WSSU | UWO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSSU | UWO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,663 | $23,748 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $245 |
Diversity |
WSSU | UWO | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 72% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
WSSU | UWO | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 8% | ||
Campus |
WSSU | UWO | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is larger than than WSSU based on total student enrollment (13,705 students vs. 5,004 students)
WSSU vs. UWO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSSU or UWO?
- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is 88.8% more expensive to attend than WSSU for in-state tuition ($6,422.00 vs. $3,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.4% higher at WSSU than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($14,057.00 vs. $13,995.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh than WSSU ($12,827 vs. $14,097)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh are 26.2% lower than costs at Winston Salem State University ($8,894 vs. $11,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh than Winston Salem State University (87% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winston Salem State University students is 87.6% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($8,350 vs. $4,450)
WSSU vs. UWO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSSU or UWO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWO or WSSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (1030) is 160 points higher than at WSSU (870)
- Incoming UWO students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at WSSU (18)
- Accepted freshman UWO students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at WSSU (3.01)
- UWO has a higher acceptance rate (88.5%) than WSSU (73.4%)
WSSU vs. UWO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSSU or UWO? 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 UWO and WSSU.
- The graduation rate at UWO is higher than Winston Salem State University (50% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Oshkosh earn on average $8,400 more per year than WSSU graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $35,700)
- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh students graduate with a $1,915 lower median federal student loan debt than WSSU graduates. ($23,748 vs. $25,663)
- UWO graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than WSSU graduates. ($245 vs. $265)
- More UWO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSSU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/