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North Carolina Central University NCAT Fayetteville State University UNCG ECSU Wake Forest ECU VSU Catawba College NSU Bowie State University Delaware State University| Winston Salem State University | Johnson State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WSSU | Johnson State College | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Johnson, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 5,004 | 1,779 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #956 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wssu.edu | jsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSSU | Johnson State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,401 | $11,592 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,057 | $25,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,220 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,097 | $15,546 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,350 | $12,740 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 98% |
Admission |
WSSU | Johnson State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,628 | 3,031 | ||
| Admitted | 5,598 | 2,209 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.4% | 72.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.01 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
WSSU | Johnson State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSSU | Johnson State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | $33,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,663 | $23,819 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $246 |
Diversity |
WSSU | Johnson State College | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 72% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
WSSU | Johnson State College | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 47% | ||
Campus |
WSSU | Johnson State College | ||
| 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
- Winston Salem State University is larger than than Johnson State College based on total student enrollment (5,004 students vs. 1,779 students)
WSSU vs. Johnson State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSSU or Johnson State College?
- Johnson State College is 240.8% more expensive to attend than WSSU for in-state tuition ($11,592.00 vs. $3,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.7% higher at Johnson State College than Winston Salem State University ($25,680.00 vs. $14,057.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winston Salem State University than Johnson State College ($14,097 vs. $15,546)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winston Salem State University are 10.6% lower than costs at Johnson State College ($11,220 vs. $12,404)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson State College than Winston Salem State University (98% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson State College students is 52.6% larger than aid received Winston Salem State University ($12,740 vs. $8,350)
WSSU vs. Johnson State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSSU or Johnson State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson State College or WSSU .
- The average SAT score at Johnson State College (975) is 105 points higher than at WSSU (870)
- Incoming WSSU students have at the same average ACT score (18) as students at Johnson State College (18)
- Accepted freshman Johnson State College students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at WSSU (3.01)
- WSSU has a higher acceptance rate (73.4%) than Johnson State College (72.9%)
WSSU vs. Johnson State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSSU or Johnson State College? 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 Johnson State College and WSSU.
- The graduation rate at WSSU is higher than Johnson State College (41% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Winston Salem State University earn on average $1,800 more per year than Johnson State College graduates after ten years. ($35,700 vs. $33,900)
- Johnson State College students graduate with a $1,844 lower median federal student loan debt than WSSU graduates. ($23,819 vs. $25,663)
- Johnson State College graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than WSSU graduates. ($246 vs. $265)
- More Johnson State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSSU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/