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Overview |
WSSU | Voorhees College | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Denmark, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,004 | 507 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #956 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Protestant Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wssu.edu | voorhees.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSSU | Voorhees College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,401 | $11,630 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,057 | $11,630 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,220 | $7,346 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,097 | $14,587 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,350 | $15,403 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 92% |
Admission |
WSSU | Voorhees College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,628 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,598 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.01 | 2.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C | ||
| 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 | Voorhees College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSSU | Voorhees College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | $26,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 15% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,663 | $32,301 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $333 |
Diversity |
WSSU | Voorhees College | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 16% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 72% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
WSSU | Voorhees College | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 42% | ||
Campus |
WSSU | Voorhees College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Voorhees College based on total student enrollment (5,004 students vs. 507 students)
WSSU vs. Voorhees College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSSU or Voorhees College?
- Voorhees College is 242% more expensive to attend than WSSU for in-state tuition ($11,630.00 vs. $3,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.9% higher at WSSU than Voorhees College ($14,057.00 vs. $11,630.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winston Salem State University than Voorhees College ($14,097 vs. $14,587)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Voorhees College are 52.7% lower than costs at Winston Salem State University ($7,346 vs. $11,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Voorhees College than Winston Salem State University (92% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Voorhees College students is 84.5% larger than aid received Winston Salem State University ($15,403 vs. $8,350)
Which college is harder to get into, WSSU or Voorhees College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Voorhees College or WSSU .
- Accepted freshman WSSU students have a 1.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.01) than students at Voorhees College (2.0)
WSSU vs. Voorhees College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSSU or Voorhees College? 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 Voorhees College and WSSU.
- The graduation rate at WSSU is higher than Voorhees College (41% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Winston Salem State University earn on average $9,000 more per year than Voorhees College graduates after ten years. ($35,700 vs. $26,700)
- Winston Salem State University students graduate with a $6,638 lower median federal student loan debt than Voorhees College graduates. ($25,663 vs. $32,301)
- WSSU graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Voorhees College graduates. ($265 vs. $333)
- More WSSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Voorhees College students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/