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Overview |
Agnes Scott College | WSSU | ||
| Location | Decatur, GA | Winston-Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,114 | 5,004 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #369 | #956 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | agnesscott.edu | wssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Agnes Scott College | WSSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,456 | $3,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,456 | $14,057 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,375 | $11,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,305 | $14,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,267 | $8,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
Agnes Scott College | WSSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,879 | 7,628 | ||
| Admitted | 1,250 | 5,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 73.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.01 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 14/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | 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 | May 1, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Agnes Scott College | WSSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Agnes Scott College | WSSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,663 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $265 |
Diversity |
Agnes Scott College | WSSU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 33% | 16% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 72% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Agnes Scott College | WSSU | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Agnes Scott College | WSSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Winston Salem State University is larger than than Agnes Scott College based on total student enrollment (5,004 students vs. 1,114 students)
Agnes Scott College vs. WSSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Agnes Scott College or WSSU?
- Agnes Scott College is 1,236.5% more expensive to attend than WSSU for in-state tuition ($45,456.00 vs. $3,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 223.4% higher at Agnes Scott College than Winston Salem State University ($45,456.00 vs. $14,057.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winston Salem State University than Agnes Scott College ($14,097 vs. $24,305)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winston Salem State University are 19.2% lower than costs at Agnes Scott College ($11,220 vs. $13,375)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Agnes Scott College than Winston Salem State University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Agnes Scott College students is 310.4% larger than aid received Winston Salem State University ($34,267 vs. $8,350)
Agnes Scott College vs. WSSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Agnes Scott College or WSSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSSU or Agnes Scott College .
- Accepted freshman Agnes Scott College students have a 0.76 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at WSSU (3.01)
- WSSU has a higher acceptance rate (73.4%) than Agnes Scott College (66.5%)
Agnes Scott College vs. WSSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Agnes Scott College or WSSU? 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 WSSU and Agnes Scott College.
- The graduation rate at Agnes Scott College is higher than Winston Salem State University (65% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Agnes Scott College earn on average $5,900 more per year than WSSU graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $35,700)
- Winston Salem State University students graduate with a $1,337 lower median federal student loan debt than Agnes Scott College graduates. ($25,663 vs. $27,000)
- WSSU graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Agnes Scott College graduates. ($265 vs. $279)
- More Agnes Scott College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSSU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/