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Overview |
WCU | Winthrop University | ||
| Location | Cullowhee, NC | Rock Hill, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,635 | 4,712 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #763 | #655 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcu.edu | winthrop.edu | ||
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Costs |
WCU | Winthrop University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $15,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $29,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,173 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,022 | $17,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,526 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
WCU | Winthrop University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,917 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 15,201 | 3,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 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 |
WCU | Winthrop University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WCU | Winthrop University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,010 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $279 |
Diversity |
WCU | Winthrop University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
WCU | Winthrop University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 11% | ||
Campus |
WCU | 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
- Western Carolina University is larger than than Winthrop University based on total student enrollment (11,635 students vs. 4,712 students)
WCU vs. Winthrop University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WCU or Winthrop University?
- Winthrop University is 1,430.6% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($15,306.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 492.7% higher at Winthrop University than Western Carolina University ($29,636.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Carolina University than Winthrop University ($13,022 vs. $17,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winthrop University are 6.5% lower than costs at Western Carolina University ($10,488 vs. $11,173)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Carolina University than Winthrop University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winthrop University students is 186.4% larger than aid received Western Carolina University ($12,961 vs. $4,526)
WCU vs. Winthrop University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WCU or Winthrop University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winthrop University or WCU .
- The average SAT score at Winthrop University (1044) is 12 points higher than at WCU (1032)
- Incoming Winthrop University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at WCU (22)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at WCU (3.44)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than Winthrop University (69.8%)
WCU vs. Winthrop University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WCU 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 WCU.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than Western Carolina University (58% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Winthrop University earn on average $400 more per year than WCU graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $39,100)
- Western Carolina University students graduate with a $4,990 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($22,010 vs. $27,000)
- WCU graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More WCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Winthrop University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/