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Overview |
Wingate University | VCU | ||
| Location | Wingate, NC | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,322 | 28,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | #469 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wingate.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wingate University | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,096 | $12,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,096 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,676 | $16,119 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,464 | $22,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,426 | $12,433 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Wingate University | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,210 | 19,052 | ||
| Admitted | 18,027 | 17,729 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 3.9% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1270 | 1030/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Wingate University | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wingate University | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $240 |
Diversity |
Wingate University | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Wingate University | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Wingate University | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than Wingate University based on total student enrollment (28,238 students vs. 3,322 students)
Wingate University vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wingate University or VCU?
- Wingate University is 212% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($40,096.00 vs. $12,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.4% higher at Wingate University than Virginia Commonwealth University ($40,096.00 vs. $34,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wingate University than VCU ($21,464 vs. $22,852)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wingate University are 51% lower than costs at Virginia Commonwealth University ($10,676 vs. $16,119)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Commonwealth University than Wingate University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wingate University students is 193% larger than aid received Virginia Commonwealth University ($36,426 vs. $12,433)
Wingate University vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wingate University or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Wingate University .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Commonwealth University (1097) is 57 points higher than at Wingate University (1040)
- Incoming VCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Wingate University (23)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Wingate University (3.33)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Wingate University (85%)
Wingate University vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wingate University or VCU? 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 VCU and Wingate University.
- The graduation rate at Wingate University is the same as at Virginia Commonwealth University (53% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Wingate University earn on average $5,400 more per year than VCU graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $47,500)
- Virginia Commonwealth University students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Wingate University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,500)
- VCU graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Wingate University graduates. ($240 vs. $274)
- More Wingate University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/