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Overview |
UNI | Winthrop University | ||
| Location | Cedar Falls, IA | Rock Hill, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,013 | 4,694 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #509 | #734 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uni.edu | winthrop.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNI | Winthrop University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,396 | $15,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,940 | $29,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,648 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,931 | $16,838 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,325 | $14,600 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
UNI | Winthrop University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,913 | 5,858 | ||
| Admitted | 4,638 | 4,397 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 75.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.5% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1210 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
UNI | Winthrop University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNI | Winthrop University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $279 |
Diversity |
UNI | Winthrop University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
UNI | Winthrop University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 11% | ||
Campus |
UNI | 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 Northern Iowa is larger than than Winthrop University based on total student enrollment (9,013 students vs. 4,694 students)
UNI vs. Winthrop University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNI or Winthrop University?
- Winthrop University is 82.3% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($15,306.00 vs. $8,396.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.6% higher at Winthrop University than University of Northern Iowa ($29,636.00 vs. $19,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than Winthrop University ($15,931 vs. $16,838)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 8.7% lower than costs at Winthrop University ($9,648 vs. $10,488)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Winthrop University than University of Northern Iowa (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winthrop University students is 174.2% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($14,600 vs. $5,325)
UNI vs. Winthrop University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNI or Winthrop University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winthrop University or UNI .
- The average SAT score at University of Northern Iowa (1050) is 6 points higher than at Winthrop University (1044)
- Incoming UNI students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Winthrop University (23)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at UNI (3.61)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Winthrop University (75.1%)
UNI vs. Winthrop University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNI 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 UNI.
- The graduation rate at UNI is higher than Winthrop University (67% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from University of Northern Iowa earn on average $8,200 more per year than Winthrop University graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $39,500)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $6,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($20,625 vs. $27,000)
- UNI graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($213 vs. $279)
- More UNI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Winthrop University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/