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Overview |
Fort Hays State University | Winthrop University | ||
| Location | Hays, KS | Rock Hill, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,949 | 4,712 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #862 | #655 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fhsu.edu | winthrop.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fort Hays State University | Winthrop University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,140 | $15,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,580 | $29,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,481 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,322 | $17,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,387 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 97% |
Admission |
Fort Hays State University | Winthrop University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,828 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 1,609 | 3,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 51.3% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fort Hays State University | Winthrop University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,718 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fort Hays State University | Winthrop University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 29% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Fort Hays State University | Winthrop University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Fort Hays State University | Winthrop University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fort Hays State University is larger than than Winthrop University based on total student enrollment (12,949 students vs. 4,712 students)
Fort Hays State University vs. Winthrop University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fort Hays State University or Winthrop University?
- Winthrop University is 269.7% more expensive to attend than Fort Hays State University for in-state tuition ($15,306.00 vs. $4,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.3% higher at Winthrop University than Fort Hays State University ($29,636.00 vs. $14,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fort Hays State University than Winthrop University ($13,322 vs. $17,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fort Hays State University are 23.7% lower than costs at Winthrop University ($8,481 vs. $10,488)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Winthrop University than Fort Hays State University (97% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winthrop University students is 140.6% larger than aid received Fort Hays State University ($12,961 vs. $5,387)
Fort Hays State University vs. Winthrop University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fort Hays State University or Winthrop University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winthrop University or Fort Hays State University .
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Fort Hays State University (3.45)
- Fort Hays State University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Winthrop University (69.8%)
Fort Hays State University vs. Winthrop University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fort Hays State 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 Fort Hays State University.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than Fort Hays State University (58% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Fort Hays State University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Winthrop University graduates after ten years. ($41,400 vs. $39,500)
- Fort Hays State University students graduate with a $6,282 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($20,718 vs. $27,000)
- Fort Hays State University graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($214 vs. $279)
- More Fort Hays State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Winthrop University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/