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UNF CofC Coastal Carolina UT Lander University UofSC Flagler Florida State UCF WCU FAU USF Main Campus| Jacksonville University | Winthrop University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JU | Winthrop University | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Rock Hill, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,837 | 4,712 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | #655 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | winthrop.edu | ||
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Costs |
JU | Winthrop University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,520 | $15,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,520 | $29,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,986 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,943 | $17,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,988 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
JU | Winthrop University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,119 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 5,261 | 3,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 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 |
JU | Winthrop University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | Winthrop University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $279 |
Diversity |
JU | Winthrop University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 0% |
Students |
JU | Winthrop University | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 11% | ||
Campus |
JU | 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 JU based on total student enrollment (4,712 students vs. 3,837 students)
JU vs. Winthrop University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or Winthrop University?
- Jacksonville University is 184.3% more expensive to attend than Winthrop University for in-state tuition ($43,520.00 vs. $15,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.8% higher at JU than Winthrop University ($43,520.00 vs. $29,636.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winthrop University than JU ($17,008 vs. $26,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winthrop University are 52.4% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($10,488 vs. $15,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jacksonville University than Winthrop University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 146.8% larger than aid received Winthrop University ($31,988 vs. $12,961)
JU vs. Winthrop University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JU or Winthrop University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winthrop University or JU .
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at JU (3.61)
- Winthrop University has a higher acceptance rate (69.8%) than JU (57.7%)
JU vs. Winthrop University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU 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 JU.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than Jacksonville University (58% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $15,300 more per year than Winthrop University graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $39,500)
- Jacksonville University students graduate with a $4,379 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($22,621 vs. $27,000)
- JU graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($233 vs. $279)
- More JU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Winthrop University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/