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Overview |
FSCJ | WSSU | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Winston-Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,363 | 5,004 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #956 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fscj.edu | wssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
FSCJ | WSSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,518 | $3,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,632 | $14,057 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,496 | $11,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $2,341 | $14,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,680 | $8,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 86% |
Admission |
FSCJ | WSSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,628 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 73.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.01 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
FSCJ | WSSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FSCJ | WSSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,500 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,500 | $25,663 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $108 | $265 |
Diversity |
FSCJ | WSSU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 49% | 16% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 72% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
FSCJ | WSSU | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 16% | ||
Campus |
FSCJ | WSSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida State College at Jacksonville is larger than than WSSU based on total student enrollment (20,363 students vs. 5,004 students)
FSCJ vs. WSSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FSCJ or WSSU?
- Winston Salem State University is 31.9% more expensive to attend than FSCJ for in-state tuition ($3,401.00 vs. $2,578.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.9% higher at WSSU than Florida State College at Jacksonville ($14,057.00 vs. $9,632.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida State College at Jacksonville than WSSU ($2,341 vs. $14,097)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida State College at Jacksonville are 32.1% lower than costs at Winston Salem State University ($8,496 vs. $11,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Winston Salem State University than Florida State College at Jacksonville (86% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winston Salem State University students is 47% larger than aid received Florida State College at Jacksonville ($8,350 vs. $5,680)
Which college is harder to get into, FSCJ or WSSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSSU or FSCJ .
FSCJ vs. WSSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FSCJ 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 FSCJ.
- Graduates from Winston Salem State University earn on average $1,200 more per year than FSCJ graduates after ten years. ($35,700 vs. $34,500)
- Florida State College at Jacksonville students graduate with a $15,163 lower median federal student loan debt than WSSU graduates. ($10,500 vs. $25,663)
- FSCJ graduates are paying $157 less per month on federal student loans than WSSU graduates. ($108 vs. $265)
- More FSCJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSSU students, three years after graduation. (34% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/