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CofC Coastal Carolina Lander University UofSC WCU Wofford College Wingate University Clemson South Carolina State University AU UNCG USC Aiken| Indiana University East | Winthrop University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IU East | Winthrop University | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Rock Hill, SC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,039 | 4,712 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #855 | #655 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | winthrop.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | Winthrop University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $15,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $29,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,837 | $17,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,874 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 97% |
Admission |
IU East | Winthrop University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,586 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 1,230 | 3,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.4% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1200 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 18, 2025 |
Academics |
IU East | Winthrop University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | Winthrop University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
IU East | Winthrop University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
IU East | Winthrop University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 11% | ||
Campus |
IU East | Winthrop University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Winthrop University is larger than than IU East based on total student enrollment (4,712 students vs. 3,039 students)
IU East vs. Winthrop University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or Winthrop University?
- Winthrop University is 110.4% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($15,306.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.6% higher at Winthrop University than Indiana University East ($29,636.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than Winthrop University ($8,837 vs. $17,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 11.4% lower than costs at Winthrop University ($9,412 vs. $10,488)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Winthrop University than Indiana University East (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winthrop University students is 64.6% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($12,961 vs. $7,874)
IU East vs. Winthrop University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East or Winthrop University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winthrop University or IU East .
- The average SAT score at Winthrop University (1044) is 83 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming Winthrop University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at IU East (3.41)
- IU East has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than Winthrop University (69.8%)
IU East vs. Winthrop University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East 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 IU East.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than Indiana University East (58% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Winthrop University earn on average $6,600 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- IU East graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Winthrop University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/