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Overview |
Columbia International University | Winthrop University | ||
| Location | Columbia, SC | Rock Hill, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,481 | 4,712 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #705 | #655 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ciu.edu | winthrop.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia International University | Winthrop University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,620 | $15,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,620 | $29,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,950 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,911 | $17,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,834 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 97% |
Admission |
Columbia International University | Winthrop University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 506 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 244 | 3,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.2% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 73.4% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1195 | 980/1195 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia International University | Winthrop University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,400 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Columbia International University | Winthrop University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Columbia International University | Winthrop University | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Columbia International University | 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
- Winthrop University is larger than than Columbia International University based on total student enrollment (4,712 students vs. 2,481 students)
Columbia International University vs. Winthrop University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia International University or Winthrop University?
- Columbia International University is 67.4% more expensive to attend than Winthrop University for in-state tuition ($25,620.00 vs. $15,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.7% higher at Winthrop University than Columbia International University ($29,636.00 vs. $25,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winthrop University than Columbia International University ($17,008 vs. $19,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia International University are 5.4% lower than costs at Winthrop University ($9,950 vs. $10,488)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Winthrop University than Columbia International University (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia International University students is 45.3% larger than aid received Winthrop University ($18,834 vs. $12,961)
Columbia International University vs. Winthrop University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia International University or Winthrop University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winthrop University or Columbia International University .
- The average SAT score at Columbia International University (1045) is 1 points higher than at Winthrop University (1044)
- Incoming Columbia International University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Winthrop University (23)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Columbia International University (3.5)
- Winthrop University has a higher acceptance rate (69.8%) than Columbia International University (48.2%)
Columbia International University vs. Winthrop University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia International University 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 International University.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than Columbia International University (58% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Winthrop University earn on average $6,100 more per year than Columbia International University graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $33,400)
- Columbia International University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Columbia International University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Columbia International University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Winthrop University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/