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CofC Coastal Carolina Lander University UofSC WCU Wofford College Wingate University Clemson South Carolina State University AU UNCG USC Aiken| Columbia College | Winthrop University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbia College | Winthrop University | ||
| Location | Columbia, SC | Rock Hill, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,572 | 4,694 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #914 | #734 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbiasc.edu | winthrop.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Winthrop University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,650 | $15,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,650 | $29,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,550 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,920 | $16,838 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,961 | $14,600 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Winthrop University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,163 | 5,858 | ||
| Admitted | 2,072 | 4,397 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.8% | 75.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.8% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/18 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1140 | 1010/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Winthrop University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,700 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,264 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $279 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Winthrop University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Columbia College | Winthrop University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Winthrop University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Winthrop University is larger than than Columbia College based on total student enrollment (4,694 students vs. 1,572 students)
Columbia College vs. Winthrop University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Winthrop University?
- Columbia College is 34.9% more expensive to attend than Winthrop University for in-state tuition ($20,650.00 vs. $15,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.5% higher at Winthrop University than Columbia College ($29,636.00 vs. $20,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winthrop University than Columbia College ($16,838 vs. $23,920)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College are 22.7% lower than costs at Winthrop University ($8,550 vs. $10,488)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Winthrop University than Columbia College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winthrop University students is 4.6% larger than aid received Columbia College ($14,600 vs. $13,961)
Columbia College vs. Winthrop University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Winthrop University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winthrop University or Columbia College .
- The average SAT score at Winthrop University (1044) is 73 points higher than at Columbia College (971)
- Incoming Winthrop University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Columbia College (21)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Columbia College (3.56)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (95.8%) than Winthrop University (75.1%)
Columbia College vs. Winthrop University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College 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 Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than Columbia College (58% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Winthrop University earn on average $4,800 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $34,700)
- Columbia College students graduate with a $1,736 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($25,264 vs. $27,000)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More Winthrop University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/