by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Wingate worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Wingate is ranked #2,019 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of C+ (above average for value). Within North Carolina, it ranks #90 of 124 for value.
Among the majors Wingate offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education | #5 of 5 |
| Communications / Public Relations | #16 of 40 |
| Sports Communication | #16 of 40 |
| General Organizational Communication | #21 of 39 |
| General Human Services | #64 of 86 |
| Human Services | #64 of 86 |
| Public Administration | #64 of 86 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #79 of 114 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | #108 of 191 |
| Criminal Justice | #182 of 280 |
Read the full Wingate value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Wingate University is ranked #23 out of #128 in North Carolina for quality and #90 out of #124 for North Carolina value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Wingate financial aid page to be sure.
Wingate University is ranked #2,019 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Wingate University is priced appropriately for the quality of education it provides, making it a fair value according to College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Wingate costs about $21,118. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $84,472 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $57,756 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $20,748 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $21,118 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $84,472 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Wingate net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Wingate costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Wingate degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $231,024 | — | — |
| All Students | $84,472 | #2,019 | C+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $82,992 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $231,024 | — | — |
| All Students | $84,472 | #90 | D- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $82,992 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Wingate shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $17,966 |
| $30K–$48K | $18,094 |
| $48K–$75K | $20,089 |
| $75K–$110K | $24,083 |
| Over $110K | $27,692 |
About 99% of Wingate undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $36,568 per year. Get more details on the Wingate financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Wingate net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.