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Overview |
Wingate University | USC Beaufort | ||
| Location | Wingate, NC | Bluffton, SC | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,396 | 2,124 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #825 | #977 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wingate.edu | uscb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wingate University | USC Beaufort | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,706 | $10,344 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,706 | $21,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,444 | $8,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,823 | $16,113 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,262 | $8,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Wingate University | USC Beaufort | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,292 | 2,479 | ||
| Admitted | 17,482 | 1,984 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.7% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1180 | 940/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Wingate University | USC Beaufort | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wingate University | USC Beaufort | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 21% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $24,474 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $253 |
Diversity |
Wingate University | USC Beaufort | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Wingate University | USC Beaufort | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Wingate University | USC Beaufort | ||
| 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
- Wingate University is larger than than USC Beaufort based on total student enrollment (3,396 students vs. 2,124 students)
Wingate University vs. USC Beaufort Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wingate University or USC Beaufort?
- Wingate University is 293.5% more expensive to attend than USC Beaufort for in-state tuition ($40,706.00 vs. $10,344.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.3% higher at Wingate University than University of South Carolina Beaufort ($40,706.00 vs. $21,390.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Beaufort than Wingate University ($16,113 vs. $18,823)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Beaufort are 19.7% lower than costs at Wingate University ($8,722 vs. $10,444)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wingate University as University of South Carolina Beaufort (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wingate University students is 329% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Beaufort ($36,262 vs. $8,452)
Wingate University vs. USC Beaufort Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wingate University or USC Beaufort? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Beaufort or Wingate University .
- The average SAT score at Wingate University (1040) is 113 points higher than at USC Beaufort (927)
- Incoming Wingate University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at USC Beaufort (20)
- Accepted freshman USC Beaufort students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at Wingate University (3.33)
- Wingate University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than USC Beaufort (80%)
Wingate University vs. USC Beaufort Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wingate University or USC Beaufort? 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 USC Beaufort and Wingate University.
- The graduation rate at Wingate University is higher than University of South Carolina Beaufort (53% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Wingate University earn on average $16,200 more per year than USC Beaufort graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $36,700)
- University of South Carolina Beaufort students graduate with a $2,026 lower median federal student loan debt than Wingate University graduates. ($24,474 vs. $26,500)
- USC Beaufort graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Wingate University graduates. ($253 vs. $274)
- More Wingate University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USC Beaufort students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/