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Miami Ohio State Kent State UC Wright State WVU BGSU CofC University of Dayton Coastal Carolina JMU Lander University| Ohio University Main Campus | Winthrop University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ohio University | Winthrop University | ||
| Location | Athens, OH | Rock Hill, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,937 | 4,694 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #498 | #734 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohio.edu | winthrop.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio University | Winthrop University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,746 | $15,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,114 | $29,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,594 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,550 | $16,838 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,616 | $14,600 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Ohio University | Winthrop University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,648 | 5,858 | ||
| Admitted | 21,739 | 4,397 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | 75.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.1% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ohio University | Winthrop University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio University | Winthrop University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ohio University | Winthrop University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Ohio University | Winthrop University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Ohio University | 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
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than Winthrop University based on total student enrollment (24,937 students vs. 4,694 students)
Ohio University vs. Winthrop University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio University or Winthrop University?
- Winthrop University is 11.3% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($15,306.00 vs. $13,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.9% higher at Winthrop University than Ohio University Main Campus ($29,636.00 vs. $24,114.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winthrop University than Ohio University ($16,838 vs. $20,550)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winthrop University are 29.6% lower than costs at Ohio University Main Campus ($10,488 vs. $13,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Winthrop University than Ohio University Main Campus (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winthrop University students is 69.5% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($14,600 vs. $8,616)
Ohio University vs. Winthrop University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio University or Winthrop University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winthrop University or Ohio University .
- The average SAT score at Ohio University Main Campus (1108) is 64 points higher than at Winthrop University (1044)
- Incoming Ohio University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Winthrop University (23)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Ohio University (3.59)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than Winthrop University (75.1%)
Ohio University vs. Winthrop University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio University 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 Ohio University.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than Winthrop University (65% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Ohio University Main Campus earn on average $5,000 more per year than Winthrop University graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $39,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Ohio University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Winthrop University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/