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Overview |
AU | Winthrop University | ||
| Location | Anderson, SC | Rock Hill, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,121 | 4,712 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #655 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | andersonuniversity.edu | winthrop.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Winthrop University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,860 | $15,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,860 | $29,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,230 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,633 | $17,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,409 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
AU | Winthrop University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,043 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 2,289 | 3,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.4% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.9% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1195 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
AU | Winthrop University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Winthrop University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,500 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,862 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $279 |
Diversity |
AU | Winthrop University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
AU | Winthrop University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 11% | ||
Campus |
AU | 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 AU based on total student enrollment (4,712 students vs. 4,121 students)
AU vs. Winthrop University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Winthrop University?
- Anderson University is 101.6% more expensive to attend than Winthrop University for in-state tuition ($30,860.00 vs. $15,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.1% higher at AU than Winthrop University ($30,860.00 vs. $29,636.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winthrop University than AU ($17,008 vs. $21,633)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winthrop University are 7.1% lower than costs at Anderson University ($10,488 vs. $11,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Winthrop University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 88.3% larger than aid received Winthrop University ($24,409 vs. $12,961)
AU vs. Winthrop University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Winthrop University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winthrop University or AU .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1078) is 34 points higher than at Winthrop University (1044)
- Incoming AU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Winthrop University (23)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at AU (3.72)
- Winthrop University has a higher acceptance rate (69.8%) than AU (45.4%)
AU vs. Winthrop University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU 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 AU.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than Anderson University (58% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Winthrop University earn on average $2,000 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $37,500)
- Anderson University students graduate with a $138 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($26,862 vs. $27,000)
- AU graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Winthrop University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/