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Overview |
Point U | Winthrop University | ||
| Location | East Point, GA | Rock Hill, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,827 | 4,694 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #948 | #734 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | point.edu | winthrop.edu | ||
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Costs |
Point U | Winthrop University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,150 | $15,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,150 | $29,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,100 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,622 | $16,838 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,678 | $14,600 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Point U | Winthrop University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,250 | 5,858 | ||
| Admitted | 2,194 | 4,397 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.5% | 75.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.4% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/23 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 972/1237 | 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 |
Point U | Winthrop University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Point U | Winthrop University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,687 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $279 |
Diversity |
Point U | Winthrop University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Point U | Winthrop University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Point U | 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 Point U based on total student enrollment (4,694 students vs. 2,827 students)
Point U vs. Winthrop University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Point U or Winthrop University?
- Point University is 38.2% more expensive to attend than Winthrop University for in-state tuition ($21,150.00 vs. $15,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.1% higher at Winthrop University than Point University ($29,636.00 vs. $21,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winthrop University than Point U ($16,838 vs. $22,622)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point University are 15.3% lower than costs at Winthrop University ($9,100 vs. $10,488)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Winthrop University than Point University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winthrop University students is 15.2% larger than aid received Point University ($14,600 vs. $12,678)
Point U vs. Winthrop University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Point U or Winthrop University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winthrop University or Point U .
- The average SAT score at Winthrop University (1044) is 134 points higher than at Point U (910)
- Incoming Winthrop University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Point U (19)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Point U (3.41)
- Winthrop University has a higher acceptance rate (75.1%) than Point U (67.5%)
Point U vs. Winthrop University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Point U 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 Point U.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than Point University (58% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Winthrop University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Point U graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $35,000)
- Winthrop University students graduate with a $687 lower median federal student loan debt than Point U graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,687)
- Winthrop University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Point U graduates. ($279 vs. $286)
- More Winthrop University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Point U students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/