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Overview |
UNCG | Winthrop University | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Rock Hill, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,978 | 4,712 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #671 | #655 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncg.edu | winthrop.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCG | Winthrop University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,422 | $15,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,581 | $29,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,924 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,979 | $17,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 97% |
Admission |
UNCG | Winthrop University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,515 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 10,587 | 3,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1280 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNCG | Winthrop University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCG | Winthrop University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,737 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $279 |
Diversity |
UNCG | Winthrop University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
UNCG | Winthrop University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 11% | ||
Campus |
UNCG | 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 North Carolina at Greensboro is larger than than Winthrop University based on total student enrollment (17,978 students vs. 4,712 students)
UNCG vs. Winthrop University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCG or Winthrop University?
- Winthrop University is 246.1% more expensive to attend than UNCG for in-state tuition ($15,306.00 vs. $4,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.4% higher at Winthrop University than University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($29,636.00 vs. $19,581.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than Winthrop University ($10,979 vs. $17,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are 5.7% lower than costs at Winthrop University ($9,924 vs. $10,488)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Winthrop University than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (97% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winthrop University students is 57% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($12,961 vs. $8,257)
UNCG vs. Winthrop University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCG or Winthrop University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winthrop University or UNCG .
- The average SAT score at Winthrop University (1044) is 9 points higher than at UNCG (1035)
- Incoming UNCG students have at the same average ACT score (23) as 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 UNCG (3.59)
- UNCG has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Winthrop University (69.8%)
UNCG vs. Winthrop University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCG 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 UNCG.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (58% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Winthrop University earn on average $400 more per year than UNCG graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $39,100)
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro students graduate with a $4,263 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($22,737 vs. $27,000)
- UNCG graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($235 vs. $279)
- More UNCG graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Winthrop University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/