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Overview |
GSC | WSSU | ||
| Location | Concord, NH | Winston-Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,425 | 5,004 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #956 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | granite.edu | wssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSC | WSSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,536 | $3,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,880 | $14,057 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,828 | $11,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,850 | $14,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,318 | $8,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 86% |
Admission |
GSC | 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 |
GSC | WSSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSC | WSSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,500 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,384 | $25,663 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $148 | $265 |
Diversity |
GSC | WSSU | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 85% | 16% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 72% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
GSC | WSSU | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 16% | ||
Campus |
GSC | WSSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Winston Salem State University is larger than than GSC based on total student enrollment (5,004 students vs. 1,425 students)
GSC vs. WSSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSC or WSSU?
- Granite State College is 121.6% more expensive to attend than WSSU for in-state tuition ($7,536.00 vs. $3,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.3% higher at WSSU than Granite State College ($14,057.00 vs. $8,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Granite State College than WSSU ($11,850 vs. $14,097)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Granite State College are 14.2% lower than costs at Winston Salem State University ($9,828 vs. $11,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Winston Salem State University than Granite State College (86% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winston Salem State University students is 57% larger than aid received Granite State College ($8,350 vs. $5,318)
Which college is harder to get into, GSC or WSSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSSU or GSC .
GSC vs. WSSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSC 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 GSC.
- The graduation rate at GSC is higher than Winston Salem State University (45% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Granite State College earn on average $800 more per year than WSSU graduates after ten years. ($36,500 vs. $35,700)
- Granite State College students graduate with a $11,279 lower median federal student loan debt than WSSU graduates. ($14,384 vs. $25,663)
- GSC graduates are paying $117 less per month on federal student loans than WSSU graduates. ($148 vs. $265)
- More GSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSSU students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/