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Overview |
Wingate University | HSU | ||
| Location | Wingate, NC | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,396 | 1,765 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #825 | #741 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wingate.edu | hsutx.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wingate University | HSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,706 | $30,694 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,706 | $30,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,444 | $9,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,823 | $22,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,262 | $22,695 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Wingate University | HSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,292 | 2,314 | ||
| Admitted | 17,482 | 2,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 88.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.7% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1180 | 1010/1198 | ||
| 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 | HSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wingate University | HSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $25,989 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $268 |
Diversity |
Wingate University | HSU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Wingate University | HSU | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Wingate University | HSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wingate University is larger than than HSU based on total student enrollment (3,396 students vs. 1,765 students)
Wingate University vs. HSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wingate University or HSU?
- Wingate University is 32.6% more expensive to attend than HSU for in-state tuition ($40,706.00 vs. $30,694.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.6% higher at Wingate University than Hardin Simmons University ($40,706.00 vs. $30,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wingate University than HSU ($18,823 vs. $22,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hardin Simmons University are 4.6% lower than costs at Wingate University ($9,980 vs. $10,444)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hardin Simmons University than Wingate University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wingate University students is 59.8% larger than aid received Hardin Simmons University ($36,262 vs. $22,695)
Wingate University vs. HSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wingate University or HSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HSU or Wingate University .
- The average SAT score at Wingate University (1040) is 10 points higher than at HSU (1030)
- Incoming Wingate University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at HSU (22)
- Accepted freshman HSU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Wingate University (3.33)
- HSU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Wingate University (86.2%)
Wingate University vs. HSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wingate University or HSU? 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 HSU and Wingate University.
- The graduation rate at Wingate University is higher than Hardin Simmons University (53% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Wingate University earn on average $6,300 more per year than HSU graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $46,600)
- Hardin Simmons University students graduate with a $511 lower median federal student loan debt than Wingate University graduates. ($25,989 vs. $26,500)
- HSU graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Wingate University graduates. ($268 vs. $274)
- More HSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wingate University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/