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Overview |
NCAT | Winthrop University | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Rock Hill, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,487 | 4,712 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #985 | #655 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | winthrop.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | Winthrop University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $15,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,050 | $29,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,179 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,189 | $17,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,082 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 97% |
Admission |
NCAT | Winthrop University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,762 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 14,526 | 3,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.4% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NCAT | Winthrop University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | Winthrop University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $279 |
Diversity |
NCAT | Winthrop University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
NCAT | Winthrop University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 11% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | Winthrop University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than Winthrop University based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 4,712 students)
NCAT vs. Winthrop University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or Winthrop University?
- Winthrop University is 332.4% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($15,306.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.8% higher at Winthrop University than North Carolina A & T State University ($29,636.00 vs. $17,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than Winthrop University ($9,189 vs. $17,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 14.3% lower than costs at Winthrop University ($9,179 vs. $10,488)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Winthrop University than North Carolina A & T State University (97% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winthrop University students is 28.6% larger than aid received North Carolina A & T State University ($12,961 vs. $10,082)
NCAT vs. Winthrop University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT or Winthrop University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winthrop University or NCAT .
- The average SAT score at Winthrop University (1044) is 134 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming Winthrop University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at NCAT (3.61)
- Winthrop University has a higher acceptance rate (69.8%) than NCAT (56.4%)
NCAT vs. Winthrop University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT 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 NCAT.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than North Carolina A & T State University (58% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Winthrop University earn on average $1,400 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $38,100)
- Winthrop University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- Winthrop University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More Winthrop University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/