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CofC Coastal Carolina Lander University UofSC WCU Wofford College Wingate University AUM Clemson South Carolina State University AU UNCG| Faulkner University | Winthrop University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Faulkner | Winthrop University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Rock Hill, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,817 | 4,712 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #865 | #655 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | faulkner.edu | winthrop.edu | ||
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Costs |
Faulkner | Winthrop University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,930 | $15,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,930 | $29,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,020 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,050 | $17,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,238 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Faulkner | Winthrop University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,728 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 1,424 | 3,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Faulkner | Winthrop University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Faulkner | Winthrop University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $279 |
Diversity |
Faulkner | Winthrop University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 51% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Faulkner | Winthrop University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Faulkner | Winthrop University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Winthrop University is larger than than Faulkner based on total student enrollment (4,712 students vs. 2,817 students)
Faulkner vs. Winthrop University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Faulkner or Winthrop University?
- Faulkner University is 43.3% more expensive to attend than Winthrop University for in-state tuition ($21,930.00 vs. $15,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.1% higher at Winthrop University than Faulkner University ($29,636.00 vs. $21,930.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winthrop University than Faulkner ($17,008 vs. $20,050)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Faulkner University are 30.8% lower than costs at Winthrop University ($8,020 vs. $10,488)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Faulkner University than Winthrop University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Faulkner University students is 25.3% larger than aid received Winthrop University ($16,238 vs. $12,961)
Faulkner vs. Winthrop University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Faulkner or Winthrop University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winthrop University or Faulkner .
- The average SAT score at Winthrop University (1044) is 59 points higher than at Faulkner (985)
- Incoming Winthrop University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Faulkner (21)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Faulkner (3.36)
- Faulkner has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Winthrop University (69.8%)
Faulkner vs. Winthrop University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Faulkner 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 Faulkner.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than Faulkner University (58% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Faulkner University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Winthrop University graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $39,500)
- Faulkner University students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($21,750 vs. $27,000)
- Faulkner graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($224 vs. $279)
- More Winthrop University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Faulkner students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/