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Overview |
Methodist | Winthrop University | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Rock Hill, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,768 | 4,694 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #709 | #734 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | methodist.edu | winthrop.edu | ||
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Costs |
Methodist | Winthrop University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,936 | $15,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,936 | $29,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,586 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,786 | $16,838 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,792 | $14,600 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Methodist | Winthrop University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,738 | 5,858 | ||
| Admitted | 2,059 | 4,397 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 75.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1220 | 1010/1220 | ||
| 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 |
Methodist | Winthrop University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Methodist | Winthrop University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Methodist | Winthrop University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 0% |
Students |
Methodist | Winthrop University | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Methodist | 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 Methodist based on total student enrollment (4,694 students vs. 1,768 students)
Methodist vs. Winthrop University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Methodist or Winthrop University?
- Methodist University is 154.4% more expensive to attend than Winthrop University for in-state tuition ($38,936.00 vs. $15,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.4% higher at Methodist than Winthrop University ($38,936.00 vs. $29,636.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winthrop University than Methodist ($16,838 vs. $25,786)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winthrop University are 29.5% lower than costs at Methodist University ($10,488 vs. $13,586)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Methodist University as Winthrop University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Methodist University students is 90.4% larger than aid received Winthrop University ($27,792 vs. $14,600)
Methodist vs. Winthrop University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Methodist or Winthrop University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winthrop University or Methodist .
- The average SAT score at Winthrop University (1044) is 89 points higher than at Methodist (955)
- Incoming Winthrop University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Methodist (20)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Methodist (3.58)
- Methodist has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Winthrop University (75.1%)
Methodist vs. Winthrop University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Methodist 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 Methodist.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than Methodist University (58% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Methodist University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Winthrop University graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $39,500)
- Winthrop University and Methodist graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Winthrop University and Methodist graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Winthrop University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Methodist students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/