- Both Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) and Appalachian State University (Appalachian State) are public.
- Both schools are located in North Carolina.
- Appalachian State has more expensive tuition of $24,537 than WSSU ($17,391).
- WSSU has tighter acceptance rate of 66.57% than Appalachian State (70.00%).
- Appalachian State has higher SAT scores of 1,180 than WSSU (945).
- Appalachian State is larger with 20,436 students than WSSU (5,004 students).
| Winston-Salem State University View More Rivals | Appalachian State University View More Rivals | |
| #29 in North Carolina | Rankings | #15 in North Carolina |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Winston-Salem, NC | Location | Boone, NC |
WSSU| Known as | Appalachian State | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $6,735 North Carolina residents $17,391 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $7,541 North Carolina residents $24,537 out-of-state |
| $7,206 North Carolina residents $17,741 out-of-state | Graduate | $8,380 North Carolina residents $24,140 out-of-state |
| $8,749 | Financial Aid | $8,383 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $65 undergraduate $65 graduate |
| 66.57% | Acceptance Rate | 70.00% |
| 32.77% | Yield | 33.71% |
| 945 SAT, 16 ACT | Test Scores | 1,180 SAT, 24 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 5,004 | Total Students | 20,436 |
| 4,513 | Undergraduate | 18,558 |
| 491 | Graduate | 1,878 |
| 857 | Online Enrollment | 1,647 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 49% | Graduation Rate | 75% |
| 28% | Transfer-out Rate | 17% |
| 77% | Retention Rate | 83% |
| $37,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $43,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,604) $7,348 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,148) $6,222 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $5,360 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 250 Full-time 158 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,037 Full-time 365 Part-time |
| 788 Full-time 163 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,837 Full-time 399 Part-time |
| $74,823 for Faculties $54,958 Part-time | Average Salary | $72,629 for Faculties $56,375 Part-time |