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Overview |
Kentucky | Winthrop University | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Rock Hill, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 32,703 | 4,694 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #421 | #734 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uky.edu | winthrop.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky | Winthrop University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,849 | $15,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,043 | $29,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,242 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,838 | $16,838 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,024 | $14,600 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Kentucky | Winthrop University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,233 | 5,858 | ||
| Admitted | 26,083 | 4,397 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 75.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Kentucky | Winthrop University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky | Winthrop University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kentucky | Winthrop University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Kentucky | Winthrop University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky | Winthrop University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Kentucky is larger than than Winthrop University based on total student enrollment (32,703 students vs. 4,694 students)
Kentucky vs. Winthrop University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky or Winthrop University?
- Winthrop University is 29.2% more expensive to attend than Kentucky for in-state tuition ($15,306.00 vs. $11,849.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.1% higher at Kentucky than Winthrop University ($32,043.00 vs. $29,636.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winthrop University than Kentucky ($16,838 vs. $19,838)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winthrop University are 45.3% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($10,488 vs. $15,242)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Winthrop University than University of Kentucky (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winthrop University students is 12.1% larger than aid received University of Kentucky ($14,600 vs. $13,024)
Kentucky vs. Winthrop University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky or Winthrop University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winthrop University or Kentucky .
- The average SAT score at University of Kentucky (1143) is 99 points higher than at Winthrop University (1044)
- Incoming Kentucky students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Winthrop University (23)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Kentucky (3.59)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Winthrop University (75.1%)
Kentucky vs. Winthrop University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky 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 Kentucky.
- The graduation rate at Kentucky is higher than Winthrop University (59% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from University of Kentucky earn on average $11,500 more per year than Winthrop University graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $39,500)
- University of Kentucky students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($22,750 vs. $27,000)
- Kentucky graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($235 vs. $279)
- More Kentucky graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Winthrop University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/