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Overview |
Erskine College | Winthrop University | ||
| Location | Due West, SC | Rock Hill, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 956 | 4,712 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #655 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Presbyterian Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | erskine.edu | winthrop.edu | ||
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Costs |
Erskine College | Winthrop University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,435 | $15,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,435 | $29,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,450 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,581 | $17,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,834 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Erskine College | Winthrop University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,585 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 844 | 3,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.2% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1150 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Erskine College | Winthrop University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Erskine College | Winthrop University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $279 |
Diversity |
Erskine College | Winthrop University | ||
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| % Men | 67% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 33% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 0% |
Students |
Erskine College | Winthrop University | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Erskine College | 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
- Winthrop University is larger than than Erskine College based on total student enrollment (4,712 students vs. 956 students)
Erskine College vs. Winthrop University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Erskine College or Winthrop University?
- Erskine College is 125% more expensive to attend than Winthrop University for in-state tuition ($34,435.00 vs. $15,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.2% higher at Erskine College than Winthrop University ($34,435.00 vs. $29,636.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winthrop University than Erskine College ($17,008 vs. $36,581)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winthrop University are 18.7% lower than costs at Erskine College ($10,488 vs. $12,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Erskine College than Winthrop University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Erskine College students is 29.9% larger than aid received Winthrop University ($16,834 vs. $12,961)
Erskine College vs. Winthrop University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Erskine College or Winthrop University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winthrop University or Erskine College .
- The average SAT score at Winthrop University (1044) is 51 points higher than at Erskine College (993)
- Incoming Winthrop University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Erskine College (21)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.74 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Erskine College (3.26)
- Winthrop University has a higher acceptance rate (69.8%) than Erskine College (53.2%)
Erskine College vs. Winthrop University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Erskine 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 Erskine College.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than Erskine College (58% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Erskine College earn on average $800 more per year than Winthrop University graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $39,500)
- Erskine College students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($26,750 vs. $27,000)
- Erskine College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($276 vs. $279)
- More Erskine College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Winthrop University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/