| WSSU vs. ECSU |
#31 in Federal Region IV Universities #19 in North Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | |
| Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Public, four-years Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$6,126 North Carolina Residents $16,782 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$6,536 North Carolina Residents $10,536 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$6,597 North Carolina Residents $17,132 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$8,911 North Carolina Residents $21,973 Out-of-State |
| More$9,020 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,628 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower930 SAT 17 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,015 SAT 19 ACT |
| Easier78.26% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter64.22% |
| Favorable13.06% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower12.00% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger4,782 | Total Enrollment | Smaller2,258 |
| Larger4,192 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller2,154 |
| Larger590 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller104 |
| Larger834 | Online Student Population | Smaller554 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher47% | Graduate Rate | Lower44% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 28% |
| 77% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,604) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,583) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,872) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,426) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 379 | Number of faculty | 125 |
| Higher$83,537 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$77,770 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.