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Overview |
Wingate University | CSU | ||
| Location | Wingate, NC | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,396 | 3,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #825 | #918 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wingate.edu | csuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wingate University | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,706 | $29,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,706 | $29,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,444 | $11,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,823 | $17,536 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,262 | $26,417 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Wingate University | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,292 | 4,967 | ||
| Admitted | 17,482 | 4,309 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.7% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1180 | 940/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Wingate University | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wingate University | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wingate University | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Wingate University | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Wingate University | CSU | ||
| 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
- Charleston Southern University is larger than than Wingate University based on total student enrollment (3,418 students vs. 3,396 students)
Wingate University vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wingate University or CSU?
- Wingate University is 38% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($40,706.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38% higher at Wingate University than Charleston Southern University ($40,706.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than Wingate University ($17,536 vs. $18,823)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wingate University are 7.7% lower than costs at Charleston Southern University ($10,444 vs. $11,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Charleston Southern University than Wingate University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wingate University students is 37.3% larger than aid received Charleston Southern University ($36,262 vs. $26,417)
Wingate University vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wingate University or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or Wingate University .
- The average SAT score at Wingate University (1040) is 10 points higher than at CSU (1030)
- Incoming Wingate University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at CSU (23)
- Accepted freshman Wingate University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at CSU (3.24)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than Wingate University (86.2%)
Wingate University vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wingate University or CSU? 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 CSU and Wingate University.
- The graduation rate at Wingate University is higher than Charleston Southern University (53% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Wingate University earn on average $13,100 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $39,800)
- Wingate University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Wingate University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Wingate University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/