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WKU CofC Coastal Carolina NKU Lander University Kentucky UofSC WCU Morehead State University Wofford College Wingate University Louisville| Eastern Kentucky University | Winthrop University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eastern | Winthrop University | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Rock Hill, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 4,712 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | #655 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | winthrop.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Winthrop University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $15,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $29,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $17,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Eastern | Winthrop University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 3,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern | Winthrop University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Winthrop University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Winthrop University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Eastern | Winthrop University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | 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
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than Winthrop University based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 4,712 students)
Eastern vs. Winthrop University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Winthrop University?
- Winthrop University is 60.4% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($15,306.00 vs. $9,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.8% higher at Winthrop University than Eastern Kentucky University ($29,636.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Winthrop University ($10,806 vs. $17,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 1.2% lower than costs at Winthrop University ($10,360 vs. $10,488)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University than Winthrop University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winthrop University students is 22.5% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($12,961 vs. $10,583)
Eastern vs. Winthrop University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or Winthrop University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winthrop University or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Winthrop University (1044) is 16 points higher than at Eastern (1028)
- Incoming Winthrop University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Eastern (22)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- Winthrop University has a higher acceptance rate (69.8%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. Winthrop University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern 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 Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (58% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Winthrop University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $3,305 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($23,695 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Winthrop University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/