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Overview |
GS | Winthrop University | ||
| Location | Statesboro, GA | Rock Hill, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,481 | 4,712 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #939 | #655 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgiasouthern.edu | winthrop.edu | ||
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Costs |
GS | Winthrop University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $15,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $29,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,316 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,352 | $17,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 97% |
Admission |
GS | Winthrop University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,680 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 13,049 | 3,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.4% | 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 | 18/23 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1150 | 980/1195 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GS | Winthrop University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GS | Winthrop University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
GS | Winthrop University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
GS | Winthrop University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 11% | ||
Campus |
GS | 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
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than Winthrop University based on total student enrollment (25,481 students vs. 4,712 students)
GS vs. Winthrop University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GS or Winthrop University?
- Winthrop University is 250.2% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($15,306.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.1% higher at Winthrop University than Georgia Southern University ($29,636.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southern University than Winthrop University ($15,352 vs. $17,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southern University are 1.7% lower than costs at Winthrop University ($10,316 vs. $10,488)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Winthrop University than Georgia Southern University (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winthrop University students is 47.2% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($12,961 vs. $8,806)
GS vs. Winthrop University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GS or Winthrop University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winthrop University or GS .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southern University (1089) is 45 points higher than at Winthrop University (1044)
- Incoming GS students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Winthrop University (23)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at GS (3.36)
- GS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Winthrop University (69.8%)
GS vs. Winthrop University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GS 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 GS.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than Georgia Southern University (58% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southern University earn on average $5,300 more per year than Winthrop University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $39,500)
- Georgia Southern University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- GS graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More GS 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/