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Overview |
CofC | Winthrop University | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Rock Hill, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,885 | 4,712 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #428 | #655 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cofc.edu | winthrop.edu | ||
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Costs |
CofC | Winthrop University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,518 | $15,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,338 | $29,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,986 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,120 | $17,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
CofC | Winthrop University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,020 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 16,666 | 3,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1300 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CofC | Winthrop University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CofC | Winthrop University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
CofC | Winthrop University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
CofC | Winthrop University | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 11% | ||
Campus |
CofC | Winthrop University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- College of Charleston is larger than than Winthrop University based on total student enrollment (10,885 students vs. 4,712 students)
CofC vs. Winthrop University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CofC or Winthrop University?
- Winthrop University is 22.3% more expensive to attend than CofC for in-state tuition ($15,306.00 vs. $12,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.2% higher at CofC than Winthrop University ($35,338.00 vs. $29,636.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winthrop University than CofC ($17,008 vs. $21,120)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winthrop University are 23.8% lower than costs at College of Charleston ($10,488 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Charleston than Winthrop University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winthrop University students is 36.4% larger than aid received College of Charleston ($12,961 vs. $9,499)
CofC vs. Winthrop University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CofC or Winthrop University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winthrop University or CofC .
- The average SAT score at College of Charleston (1141) is 97 points higher than at Winthrop University (1044)
- Incoming CofC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Winthrop University (23)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at CofC (3.94)
- CofC has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Winthrop University (69.8%)
CofC vs. Winthrop University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CofC 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 CofC.
- The graduation rate at CofC is higher than Winthrop University (63% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from College of Charleston earn on average $6,700 more per year than Winthrop University graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $39,500)
- College of Charleston students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- CofC graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More CofC 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/