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Overview |
USC Aiken | Winthrop University | ||
| Location | Aiken, SC | Rock Hill, SC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,840 | 4,712 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #888 | #655 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usca.edu | winthrop.edu | ||
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Costs |
USC Aiken | Winthrop University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,398 | $15,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,856 | $29,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,376 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,872 | $17,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,891 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
USC Aiken | Winthrop University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,453 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 1,855 | 3,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1180 | 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
USC Aiken | Winthrop University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USC Aiken | Winthrop University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,600 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
USC Aiken | Winthrop University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
USC Aiken | Winthrop University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 11% | ||
Campus |
USC Aiken | 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
- Winthrop University is larger than than USC Aiken based on total student enrollment (4,712 students vs. 3,840 students)
USC Aiken vs. Winthrop University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USC Aiken or Winthrop University?
- Winthrop University is 47.2% more expensive to attend than USC Aiken for in-state tuition ($15,306.00 vs. $10,398.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.1% higher at Winthrop University than University of South Carolina Aiken ($29,636.00 vs. $20,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Aiken than Winthrop University ($11,872 vs. $17,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Aiken are 25.2% lower than costs at Winthrop University ($8,376 vs. $10,488)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Aiken than Winthrop University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winthrop University students is 31% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Aiken ($12,961 vs. $9,891)
USC Aiken vs. Winthrop University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USC Aiken or Winthrop University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winthrop University or USC Aiken .
- The average SAT score at Winthrop University (1044) is 68 points higher than at USC Aiken (976)
- Incoming Winthrop University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at USC Aiken (21)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.81 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at USC Aiken (3.19)
- USC Aiken has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than Winthrop University (69.8%)
USC Aiken vs. Winthrop University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USC Aiken 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 USC Aiken.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than University of South Carolina Aiken (58% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Aiken earn on average $100 more per year than Winthrop University graduates after ten years. ($39,600 vs. $39,500)
- University of South Carolina Aiken students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- USC Aiken graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More USC Aiken graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Winthrop University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/