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Overview |
UAM | WSSU | ||
| Location | Monticello, AR | Winston-Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,719 | 5,004 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #956 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uamont.edu | wssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAM | WSSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,091 | $3,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,941 | $14,057 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,320 | $11,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,693 | $14,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,286 | $8,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
UAM | 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 | 2.71 | 3.01 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | 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 |
UAM | WSSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAM | WSSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $25,663 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $265 |
Diversity |
UAM | WSSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 63% | 16% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 72% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
UAM | WSSU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 16% | ||
Campus |
UAM | 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 UAM based on total student enrollment (5,004 students vs. 2,719 students)
UAM vs. WSSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAM or WSSU?
- University of Arkansas at Monticello is 49.7% more expensive to attend than WSSU for in-state tuition ($5,091.00 vs. $3,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.5% higher at WSSU than University of Arkansas at Monticello ($14,057.00 vs. $10,941.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Monticello than WSSU ($12,693 vs. $14,097)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Monticello are 53.3% lower than costs at Winston Salem State University ($7,320 vs. $11,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas at Monticello than Winston Salem State University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas at Monticello students is 11.2% larger than aid received Winston Salem State University ($9,286 vs. $8,350)
Which college is harder to get into, UAM or WSSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSSU or UAM .
- Accepted freshman WSSU students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.01) than students at UAM (2.71)
UAM vs. WSSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAM 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 UAM.
- The graduation rate at WSSU is higher than University of Arkansas at Monticello (41% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Winston Salem State University earn on average $1,900 more per year than UAM graduates after ten years. ($35,700 vs. $33,800)
- University of Arkansas at Monticello students graduate with a $10,663 lower median federal student loan debt than WSSU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $25,663)
- UAM graduates are paying $110 less per month on federal student loans than WSSU graduates. ($155 vs. $265)
- More UAM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSSU students, three years after graduation. (38% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/