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Campbell University CofC Coastal Carolina Lander University UofSC Wingate University Lenoir-Rhyne University WCU Wofford College BAC Clemson CSU| Gardner Webb University | Winthrop University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GWU | Winthrop University | ||
| Location | Boiling Springs, NC | Rock Hill, SC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,144 | 4,712 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #639 | #655 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gardner-webb.edu | winthrop.edu | ||
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Costs |
GWU | Winthrop University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,220 | $15,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,220 | $29,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,770 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,339 | $17,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,130 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
GWU | Winthrop University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,728 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 4,293 | 3,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.9% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 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 |
GWU | Winthrop University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GWU | Winthrop University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,969 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
GWU | Winthrop University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
GWU | Winthrop University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 11% | ||
Campus |
GWU | 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 GWU based on total student enrollment (4,712 students vs. 3,144 students)
GWU vs. Winthrop University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GWU or Winthrop University?
- Gardner Webb University is 104% more expensive to attend than Winthrop University for in-state tuition ($31,220.00 vs. $15,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.3% higher at GWU than Winthrop University ($31,220.00 vs. $29,636.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winthrop University than GWU ($17,008 vs. $22,339)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winthrop University are 2.7% lower than costs at Gardner Webb University ($10,488 vs. $10,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gardner Webb University than Winthrop University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gardner Webb University students is 86.2% larger than aid received Winthrop University ($24,130 vs. $12,961)
GWU vs. Winthrop University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GWU or Winthrop University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winthrop University or GWU .
- The average SAT score at Winthrop University (1044) is 67 points higher than at GWU (977)
- Incoming Winthrop University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at GWU (21)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at GWU (3.74)
- GWU has a higher acceptance rate (74.9%) than Winthrop University (69.8%)
GWU vs. Winthrop University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GWU 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 GWU.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than Gardner Webb University (58% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Gardner Webb University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Winthrop University graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $39,500)
- Gardner Webb University students graduate with a $2,031 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($24,969 vs. $27,000)
- GWU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More GWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Winthrop University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/