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Overview |
TU | Winthrop University | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Rock Hill, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,793 | 4,712 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #445 | #655 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | winthrop.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Winthrop University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,238 | $15,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,240 | $29,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,642 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $17,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,415 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 97% |
Admission |
TU | Winthrop University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,770 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 13,967 | 3,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TU | Winthrop University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Winthrop University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $279 |
Diversity |
TU | Winthrop University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
TU | Winthrop University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 11% | ||
Campus |
TU | Winthrop University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Towson University is larger than than Winthrop University based on total student enrollment (19,793 students vs. 4,712 students)
TU vs. Winthrop University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Winthrop University?
- Winthrop University is 111.5% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($15,306.00 vs. $7,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.5% higher at Winthrop University than Towson University ($29,636.00 vs. $23,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Winthrop University ($14,443 vs. $17,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winthrop University are 30.1% lower than costs at Towson University ($10,488 vs. $13,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Winthrop University than Towson University (97% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winthrop University students is 13.5% larger than aid received Towson University ($12,961 vs. $11,415)
TU vs. Winthrop University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or Winthrop University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winthrop University or TU .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 37 points higher than at Winthrop University (1044)
- Incoming TU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Winthrop University (23)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at TU (3.69)
- TU has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than Winthrop University (69.8%)
TU vs. Winthrop University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU 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 TU.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than Winthrop University (64% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $14,000 more per year than Winthrop University graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $39,500)
- Towson University students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $27,000)
- TU graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($183 vs. $279)
- More TU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Winthrop University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/