- Both Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) and University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) are public.
- Both schools are located in North Carolina.
- UNCW has more expensive tuition of $22,985 than WSSU ($17,391).
- UNCW has tighter acceptance rate of 66.52% than WSSU (66.57%).
- UNCW has higher SAT scores of 1,300 than WSSU (945).
- UNCW is larger with 17,843 students than WSSU (5,004 students).
| Winston-Salem State University View More Rivals | University of North Carolina Wilmington View More Rivals | |
| #29 in North Carolina | Rankings | #18 in North Carolina |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Winston-Salem, NC | Location | Wilmington, NC |
WSSU| Known as | UNCW | |
| 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 | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $6,735 North Carolina residents $17,391 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $7,317 North Carolina residents $22,985 out-of-state |
| $7,206 North Carolina residents $17,741 out-of-state | Graduate | $7,853 North Carolina residents $23,029 out-of-state |
| $8,749 | Financial Aid | $6,644 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $80 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 66.57% | Acceptance Rate | 66.52% |
| 32.77% | Yield | 27.62% |
| 945 SAT, 16 ACT | Test Scores | 1,300 SAT, 26 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 5,004 | Total Students | 17,843 |
| 4,513 | Undergraduate | 14,294 |
| 491 | Graduate | 3,549 |
| 857 | Online Enrollment | 4,619 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 49% | Graduation Rate | 74% |
| 28% | Transfer-out Rate | 19% |
| 77% | Retention Rate | 83% |
| $37,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $46,600 |
| 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 | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,604) $7,348 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,562) $7,700 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 250 Full-time 158 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 725 Full-time 330 Part-time |
| 788 Full-time 163 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,133 Full-time 346 Part-time |
| $74,823 for Faculties $54,958 Part-time | Average Salary | $77,382 for Faculties $56,722 Part-time |