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CofC Coastal Carolina Lander University UofSC WCU PC Wofford College Wingate University Clemson GWU South Carolina State University AU| Charleston Southern University | Winthrop University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Winthrop University | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Rock Hill, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,418 | 4,712 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #918 | #655 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuniv.edu | winthrop.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Winthrop University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,490 | $15,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,490 | $29,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,536 | $17,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,417 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
CSU | Winthrop University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,967 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 4,309 | 3,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 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 |
CSU | Winthrop University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Winthrop University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
CSU | Winthrop University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
CSU | Winthrop University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 11% | ||
Campus |
CSU | 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 CSU based on total student enrollment (4,712 students vs. 3,418 students)
CSU vs. Winthrop University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Winthrop University?
- Charleston Southern University is 92.7% more expensive to attend than Winthrop University for in-state tuition ($29,490.00 vs. $15,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.5% higher at Winthrop University than Charleston Southern University ($29,636.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winthrop University than CSU ($17,008 vs. $17,536)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winthrop University are 7.3% lower than costs at Charleston Southern University ($10,488 vs. $11,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Charleston Southern University than Winthrop University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 103.8% larger than aid received Winthrop University ($26,417 vs. $12,961)
CSU vs. Winthrop University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Winthrop University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winthrop University or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Winthrop University (1044) is 14 points higher than at CSU (1030)
- Incoming CSU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Winthrop University (23)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.76 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at CSU (3.24)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than Winthrop University (69.8%)
CSU vs. Winthrop University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than Charleston Southern University (58% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Charleston Southern University earn on average $300 more per year than Winthrop University graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $39,500)
- Winthrop University and CSU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Winthrop University and CSU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Winthrop University students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/