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Overview |
South Carolina State University | Winthrop University | ||
| Location | Orangeburg, SC | Rock Hill, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,649 | 4,712 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1011 | #655 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scsu.edu | winthrop.edu | ||
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Costs |
South Carolina State University | Winthrop University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,528 | $15,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,218 | $29,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,000 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,435 | $17,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,873 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 97% |
Admission |
South Carolina State University | Winthrop University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,833 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 5,733 | 3,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 800/1050 | 980/1195 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
South Carolina State University | Winthrop University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,000 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $33,205 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $343 | $279 |
Diversity |
South Carolina State University | Winthrop University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 96% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
South Carolina State University | Winthrop University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 11% | ||
Campus |
South Carolina State 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
- Winthrop University is larger than than South Carolina State University based on total student enrollment (4,712 students vs. 2,649 students)
South Carolina State University vs. Winthrop University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, South Carolina State University or Winthrop University?
- Winthrop University is 60.6% more expensive to attend than South Carolina State University for in-state tuition ($15,306.00 vs. $9,528.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.6% higher at Winthrop University than South Carolina State University ($29,636.00 vs. $20,218.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winthrop University than South Carolina State University ($17,008 vs. $17,435)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Carolina State University are 16.5% lower than costs at Winthrop University ($9,000 vs. $10,488)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Winthrop University than South Carolina State University (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by South Carolina State University students is 22.5% larger than aid received Winthrop University ($15,873 vs. $12,961)
South Carolina State University vs. Winthrop University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, South Carolina State University or Winthrop University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winthrop University or South Carolina State University .
- The average SAT score at Winthrop University (1044) is 284 points higher than at South Carolina State University (760)
- Incoming Winthrop University students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at South Carolina State University (16)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.83 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at South Carolina State University (3.17)
- South Carolina State University has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than Winthrop University (69.8%)
South Carolina State University vs. Winthrop University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, South Carolina State 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 South Carolina State University.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than South Carolina State University (58% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Winthrop University earn on average $8,500 more per year than South Carolina State University graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $31,000)
- Winthrop University students graduate with a $6,205 lower median federal student loan debt than South Carolina State University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $33,205)
- Winthrop University graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than South Carolina State University graduates. ($279 vs. $343)
- More Winthrop University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former South Carolina State University 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/