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CofC Coastal Carolina Lander University UofSC WCU Wofford College Wingate University Clemson South Carolina State University AU UNCG USC Aiken| Southern Wesleyan University | Winthrop University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SWU | Winthrop University | ||
| Location | Central, SC | Rock Hill, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,175 | 4,712 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #826 | #655 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edu. | winthrop.edu | ||
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Costs |
SWU | Winthrop University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,520 | $15,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,520 | $29,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,650 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,639 | $17,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,636 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
SWU | Winthrop University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 846 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 433 | 3,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.2% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.2% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1013/1160 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
SWU | Winthrop University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SWU | Winthrop University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
SWU | Winthrop University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
SWU | Winthrop University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 11% | ||
Campus |
SWU | 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 SWU based on total student enrollment (4,712 students vs. 1,175 students)
SWU vs. Winthrop University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SWU or Winthrop University?
- Southern Wesleyan University is 73.3% more expensive to attend than Winthrop University for in-state tuition ($26,520.00 vs. $15,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.7% higher at Winthrop University than Southern Wesleyan University ($29,636.00 vs. $26,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winthrop University than SWU ($17,008 vs. $17,639)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Wesleyan University are 8.7% lower than costs at Winthrop University ($9,650 vs. $10,488)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Wesleyan University than Winthrop University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Wesleyan University students is 51.5% larger than aid received Winthrop University ($19,636 vs. $12,961)
SWU vs. Winthrop University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SWU or Winthrop University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winthrop University or SWU .
- Accepted freshman SWU students have at the same average high school GPA (4.0) as students at Winthrop University (4.0)
- Winthrop University has a higher acceptance rate (69.8%) than SWU (51.2%)
SWU vs. Winthrop University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SWU 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 SWU.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than Southern Wesleyan University (58% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Southern Wesleyan University earn on average $5,300 more per year than Winthrop University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $39,500)
- Winthrop University and SWU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Winthrop University and SWU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More SWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Winthrop University students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/