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Overview |
Wingate University | AU | ||
| Location | Wingate, NC | Anderson, SC | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,396 | 4,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #825 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wingate.edu | andersonuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wingate University | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,706 | $30,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,706 | $30,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,444 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,823 | $21,633 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,262 | $24,409 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Wingate University | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,292 | 5,043 | ||
| Admitted | 17,482 | 2,289 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 45.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.7% | 34.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Wingate University | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wingate University | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $277 |
Diversity |
Wingate University | AU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Wingate University | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Wingate University | AU | ||
| 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
- Anderson University is larger than than Wingate University based on total student enrollment (4,121 students vs. 3,396 students)
Wingate University vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wingate University or AU?
- Wingate University is 31.9% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($40,706.00 vs. $30,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.9% higher at Wingate University than Anderson University ($40,706.00 vs. $30,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wingate University than AU ($18,823 vs. $21,633)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wingate University are 7.5% lower than costs at Anderson University ($10,444 vs. $11,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Wingate University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wingate University students is 48.6% larger than aid received Anderson University ($36,262 vs. $24,409)
Wingate University vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wingate University or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Wingate University .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1078) is 38 points higher than at Wingate University (1040)
- Incoming AU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Wingate University (23)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Wingate University (3.33)
- Wingate University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than AU (45.4%)
Wingate University vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wingate University or AU? 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 AU and Wingate University.
- The graduation rate at Wingate University is higher than Anderson University (53% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Wingate University earn on average $15,400 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $37,500)
- Wingate University students graduate with a $362 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($26,500 vs. $26,862)
- Wingate University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($274 vs. $277)
- More Wingate University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/