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Overview |
UNK | Winthrop University | ||
| Location | Kearney, NE | Rock Hill, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,041 | 4,712 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #571 | #655 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unk.edu | winthrop.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNK | Winthrop University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,220 | $15,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,036 | $29,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,390 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,564 | $17,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,282 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
UNK | Winthrop University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,794 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 5,842 | 3,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1200 | 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UNK | Winthrop University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNK | Winthrop University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $279 |
Diversity |
UNK | Winthrop University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
UNK | Winthrop University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 11% | ||
Campus |
UNK | Winthrop University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Nebraska at Kearney is larger than than Winthrop University based on total student enrollment (6,041 students vs. 4,712 students)
UNK vs. Winthrop University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNK or Winthrop University?
- Winthrop University is 146.1% more expensive to attend than UNK for in-state tuition ($15,306.00 vs. $6,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 146.2% higher at Winthrop University than University of Nebraska at Kearney ($29,636.00 vs. $12,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska at Kearney than Winthrop University ($16,564 vs. $17,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winthrop University are 8.6% lower than costs at University of Nebraska at Kearney ($10,488 vs. $11,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nebraska at Kearney than Winthrop University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winthrop University students is 78% larger than aid received University of Nebraska at Kearney ($12,961 vs. $7,282)
UNK vs. Winthrop University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNK or Winthrop University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winthrop University or UNK .
- The average SAT score at University of Nebraska at Kearney (1049) is 5 points higher than at Winthrop University (1044)
- Incoming UNK students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Winthrop University (23)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.76 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at UNK (3.24)
- UNK has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Winthrop University (69.8%)
UNK vs. Winthrop University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNK 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 UNK.
- The graduation rate at UNK is higher than Winthrop University (61% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from University of Nebraska at Kearney earn on average $3,900 more per year than Winthrop University graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $39,500)
- University of Nebraska at Kearney students graduate with a $5,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($21,250 vs. $27,000)
- UNK graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More UNK graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Winthrop University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/