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GS KSU CofC Coastal Carolina Georgia Southwestern Albany State University Lander University UofSC Clayton State University Georgia State ASU WCU| Valdosta State University | Winthrop University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VSU | Winthrop University | ||
| Location | Valdosta, GA | Rock Hill, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,209 | 4,712 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | #655 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valdosta.edu | winthrop.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | Winthrop University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $15,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $29,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,922 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,836 | $17,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,875 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
VSU | Winthrop University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,975 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 4,451 | 3,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 980/1195 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academics |
VSU | Winthrop University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | Winthrop University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
VSU | Winthrop University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
VSU | Winthrop University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 11% | ||
Campus |
VSU | Winthrop University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valdosta State University is larger than than Winthrop University based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 4,712 students)
VSU vs. Winthrop University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or Winthrop University?
- Winthrop University is 250.2% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($15,306.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.1% higher at Winthrop University than Valdosta State University ($29,636.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than Winthrop University ($12,836 vs. $17,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 17.6% lower than costs at Winthrop University ($8,922 vs. $10,488)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than Winthrop University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winthrop University students is 31.3% larger than aid received Valdosta State University ($12,961 vs. $9,875)
VSU vs. Winthrop University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or Winthrop University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winthrop University or VSU .
- The average SAT score at Winthrop University (1044) is 51 points higher than at VSU (993)
- Incoming Winthrop University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at VSU (21)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.77 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at VSU (3.23)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Winthrop University (69.8%)
VSU vs. Winthrop University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU 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 VSU.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than Valdosta State University (58% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Valdosta State University earn on average $800 more per year than Winthrop University graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $39,500)
- Valdosta State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- VSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Winthrop University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/