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Overview |
Allen University | Winthrop University | ||
| Location | Columbia, SC | Rock Hill, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 657 | 4,712 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #655 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | allenuniversity.edu | winthrop.edu | ||
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Costs |
Allen University | Winthrop University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,540 | $15,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,540 | $29,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,584 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,774 | $17,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,268 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Allen University | Winthrop University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,123 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 1,354 | 3,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.4%Open | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9%Open | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1195 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Allen University | Winthrop University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Allen University | Winthrop University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $24,300 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 13% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $37,119 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $383 | $279 |
Diversity |
Allen University | Winthrop University | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 98% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Allen University | Winthrop University | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Allen University | Winthrop University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Winthrop University is larger than than Allen University based on total student enrollment (4,712 students vs. 657 students)
Allen University vs. Winthrop University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Allen University or Winthrop University?
- Winthrop University is 22.1% more expensive to attend than Allen University for in-state tuition ($15,306.00 vs. $12,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 136.3% higher at Winthrop University than Allen University ($29,636.00 vs. $12,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allen University than Winthrop University ($13,774 vs. $17,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allen University are 22.2% lower than costs at Winthrop University ($8,584 vs. $10,488)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allen University than Winthrop University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winthrop University students is 15% larger than aid received Allen University ($12,961 vs. $11,268)
Allen University vs. Winthrop University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Allen University or Winthrop University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winthrop University or Allen University .
- Winthrop University has a higher acceptance rate (69.8%) than Allen University (43.4%)
Allen University vs. Winthrop University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Allen University or Winthrop University? 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 Winthrop University and Allen University.
- Graduates from Winthrop University earn on average $15,200 more per year than Allen University graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $24,300)
- Winthrop University students graduate with a $10,119 lower median federal student loan debt than Allen University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $37,119)
- Winthrop University graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than Allen University graduates. ($279 vs. $383)
- More Winthrop University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Allen University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/