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Overview |
Samford University | Winthrop University | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Rock Hill, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,791 | 4,694 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #213 | #734 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | samford.edu | winthrop.edu | ||
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Costs |
Samford University | Winthrop University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,144 | $15,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,144 | $29,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,160 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,176 | $16,838 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,758 | $14,600 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Samford University | Winthrop University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,541 | 5,858 | ||
| Admitted | 3,734 | 4,397 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.2% | 75.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Samford University | Winthrop University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Samford University | Winthrop University | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Samford University | Winthrop University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Samford 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
- Samford University is larger than than Winthrop University based on total student enrollment (5,791 students vs. 4,694 students)
Samford University vs. Winthrop University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Samford University or Winthrop University?
- Samford University is 142.7% more expensive to attend than Winthrop University for in-state tuition ($37,144.00 vs. $15,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.3% higher at Samford University than Winthrop University ($37,144.00 vs. $29,636.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winthrop University than Samford University ($16,838 vs. $32,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winthrop University are 15.9% lower than costs at Samford University ($10,488 vs. $12,160)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Samford University as Winthrop University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Samford University students is 49% larger than aid received Winthrop University ($21,758 vs. $14,600)
Samford University vs. Winthrop University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Samford University or Winthrop University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winthrop University or Samford University .
- The average SAT score at Samford University (1162) is 118 points higher than at Winthrop University (1044)
- Incoming Samford University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Winthrop University (23)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Samford University (3.84)
- Samford University has a higher acceptance rate (82.2%) than Winthrop University (75.1%)
Samford University vs. Winthrop University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Samford 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 Samford University.
- The graduation rate at Samford University is higher than Winthrop University (70% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Samford University earn on average $17,900 more per year than Winthrop University graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $39,500)
- Samford University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Samford University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Samford University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Winthrop University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/