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CofC Coastal Carolina Lander University UofSC WCU Wofford College Wingate University Clemson South Carolina State University AU UNCG USC Aiken| Piedmont College | Winthrop University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Piedmont College | Winthrop University | ||
| Location | Demorest, GA | Rock Hill, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,843 | 4,712 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #522 | #655 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | piedmont.edu | winthrop.edu | ||
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Costs |
Piedmont College | Winthrop University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,970 | $15,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,970 | $29,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,562 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,792 | $17,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,065 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Piedmont College | Winthrop University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,331 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 1,500 | 3,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 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 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Piedmont College | Winthrop University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Piedmont College | Winthrop University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,736 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Piedmont College | Winthrop University | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
Piedmont College | Winthrop University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Piedmont College | Winthrop University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Winthrop University is larger than than Piedmont College based on total student enrollment (4,712 students vs. 1,843 students)
Piedmont College vs. Winthrop University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Piedmont College or Winthrop University?
- Piedmont College is 89.3% more expensive to attend than Winthrop University for in-state tuition ($28,970.00 vs. $15,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at Winthrop University than Piedmont College ($29,636.00 vs. $28,970.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winthrop University than Piedmont College ($17,008 vs. $18,792)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winthrop University are 10.2% lower than costs at Piedmont College ($10,488 vs. $11,562)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Piedmont College than Winthrop University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Piedmont College students is 85.7% larger than aid received Winthrop University ($24,065 vs. $12,961)
Piedmont College vs. Winthrop University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Piedmont College or Winthrop University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winthrop University or Piedmont College .
- The average SAT score at Winthrop University (1044) is 49 points higher than at Piedmont College (995)
- Incoming Winthrop University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Piedmont College (22)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Piedmont College (3.54)
- Winthrop University has a higher acceptance rate (69.8%) than Piedmont College (64.4%)
Piedmont College vs. Winthrop University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Piedmont College 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 Piedmont College.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than Piedmont College (58% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Piedmont College earn on average $1,500 more per year than Winthrop University graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $39,500)
- Piedmont College students graduate with a $3,264 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($23,736 vs. $27,000)
- Piedmont College graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Winthrop University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Piedmont College students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/