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Georgia State KSU North Carolina Central University NCAT Georgia VSU North Georgia Fayetteville State University Georgia College Mercer Georgia Tech FAU| Georgia Southern University | Winston Salem State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GS | WSSU | ||
| Location | Statesboro, GA | Winston-Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,481 | 5,004 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #939 | #956 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgiasouthern.edu | wssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
GS | WSSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $3,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $14,057 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,316 | $11,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,352 | $14,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $8,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 86% |
Admission |
GS | WSSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,680 | 7,628 | ||
| Admitted | 13,049 | 5,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 73.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.4% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.01 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 14/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1150 | 830/1050 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
GS | WSSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GS | WSSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $25,663 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $265 |
Diversity |
GS | WSSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 62% | 16% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 72% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
GS | WSSU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 16% | ||
Campus |
GS | WSSU | ||
| 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
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than WSSU based on total student enrollment (25,481 students vs. 5,004 students)
GS vs. WSSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GS or WSSU?
- Georgia Southern University is 28.5% more expensive to attend than WSSU for in-state tuition ($4,371.00 vs. $3,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.7% higher at GS than Winston Salem State University ($15,425.00 vs. $14,057.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winston Salem State University than GS ($14,097 vs. $15,352)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southern University are 8.8% lower than costs at Winston Salem State University ($10,316 vs. $11,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southern University than Winston Salem State University (95% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia Southern University students is 5.5% larger than aid received Winston Salem State University ($8,806 vs. $8,350)
GS vs. WSSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GS or WSSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSSU or GS .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southern University (1089) is 219 points higher than at WSSU (870)
- Incoming GS students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at WSSU (18)
- Accepted freshman GS students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at WSSU (3.01)
- GS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than WSSU (73.4%)
GS vs. WSSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GS 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 GS.
- The graduation rate at GS is higher than Winston Salem State University (47% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southern University earn on average $9,100 more per year than WSSU graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $35,700)
- Georgia Southern University students graduate with a $2,663 lower median federal student loan debt than WSSU graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,663)
- GS graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than WSSU graduates. ($237 vs. $265)
- More GS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSSU students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/