Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
CofC Coastal Carolina Lander University UofSC GS Georgia State University of West Georgia WCU KSU VSU Clayton State University Wofford College| Columbus State University | Winthrop University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Columbus State | Winthrop University | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Rock Hill, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 4,712 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | #655 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | winthrop.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Columbus State | Winthrop University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $15,306 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $29,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $17,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Winthrop University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | 3,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 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 | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbus State | Winthrop University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Columbus State | Winthrop University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | Winthrop University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 40% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Columbus State | Winthrop University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 92% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | Winthrop University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbus State University is larger than than Winthrop University based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 4,712 students)
Columbus State vs. Winthrop University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Winthrop University?
- Winthrop University is 250.2% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($15,306.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.1% higher at Winthrop University than Columbus State University ($29,636.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than Winthrop University ($12,902 vs. $17,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winthrop University are 15.2% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($10,488 vs. $12,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University than Winthrop University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winthrop University students is 41.7% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($12,961 vs. $9,147)
Columbus State vs. Winthrop University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or Winthrop University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winthrop University or Columbus State .
- The average SAT score at Winthrop University (1044) is 83 points higher than at Columbus State (961)
- Incoming Winthrop University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Columbus State (20)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.93 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Winthrop University (69.8%)
Columbus State vs. Winthrop University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State 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 Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than Columbus State University (58% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Winthrop University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Columbus State graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $37,400)
- Columbus State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Columbus State graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Winthrop University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/