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Overview |
Georgia Southwestern | Winthrop University | ||
| Location | Americus, GA | Rock Hill, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,070 | 4,712 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #908 | #655 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsw.edu | winthrop.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia Southwestern | Winthrop University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $15,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $29,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,978 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,186 | $17,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,472 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Georgia Southwestern | Winthrop University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,939 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 1,419 | 3,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.2% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1160 | 980/1195 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 21, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia Southwestern | Winthrop University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia Southwestern | Winthrop University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $279 |
Diversity |
Georgia Southwestern | Winthrop University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Georgia Southwestern | Winthrop University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Georgia Southwestern | Winthrop University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Winthrop University is larger than than Georgia Southwestern based on total student enrollment (4,712 students vs. 3,070 students)
Georgia Southwestern vs. Winthrop University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Southwestern or Winthrop University?
- Winthrop University is 276.6% more expensive to attend than Georgia Southwestern for in-state tuition ($15,306.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.4% higher at Winthrop University than Georgia Southwestern State University ($29,636.00 vs. $14,786.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southwestern State University than Winthrop University ($12,186 vs. $17,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southwestern State University are 16.8% lower than costs at Winthrop University ($8,978 vs. $10,488)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southwestern State University than Winthrop University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winthrop University students is 36.8% larger than aid received Georgia Southwestern State University ($12,961 vs. $9,472)
Georgia Southwestern vs. Winthrop University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Southwestern or Winthrop University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winthrop University or Georgia Southwestern .
- The average SAT score at Winthrop University (1044) is 77 points higher than at Georgia Southwestern (967)
- Incoming Winthrop University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Georgia Southwestern (21)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.83 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Georgia Southwestern (3.17)
- Georgia Southwestern has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than Winthrop University (69.8%)
Georgia Southwestern vs. Winthrop University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Southwestern 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 Georgia Southwestern.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than Georgia Southwestern State University (58% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Winthrop University earn on average $1,400 more per year than Georgia Southwestern graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $38,100)
- Georgia Southwestern State University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- Georgia Southwestern graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More Winthrop University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia Southwestern students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/