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CofC Coastal Carolina Lander University UofSC UAFS WCU Wofford College Wingate University University of Central Arkansas Clemson Southern Arkansas University Main Campus South Carolina State University| Arkansas Tech University | Winthrop University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | Winthrop University | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Rock Hill, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 4,712 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #655 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | winthrop.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Winthrop University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $15,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $29,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $17,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 97% |
Admission |
ATU | Winthrop University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | 3,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 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 |
ATU | Winthrop University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Winthrop University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $279 |
Diversity |
ATU | Winthrop University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
ATU | Winthrop University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 11% | ||
Campus |
ATU | 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
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than Winthrop University based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 4,712 students)
ATU vs. Winthrop University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Winthrop University?
- Winthrop University is 163% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($15,306.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 154.6% higher at Winthrop University than Arkansas Tech University ($29,636.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than Winthrop University ($12,016 vs. $17,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 14.5% lower than costs at Winthrop University ($9,157 vs. $10,488)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Winthrop University than Arkansas Tech University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winthrop University students is 53.6% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($12,961 vs. $8,440)
ATU vs. Winthrop University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or Winthrop University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winthrop University or ATU .
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at ATU (3.37)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Winthrop University (69.8%)
ATU vs. Winthrop University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU 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 ATU.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than Arkansas Tech University (58% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Winthrop University earn on average $2,400 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $27,000)
- ATU graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($183 vs. $279)
- More ATU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Winthrop University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/