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Eastern Murray State University Kentucky Louisville UTC CofC Coastal Carolina Lander University UofSC NKU University of Southern Indiana WCU| Western Kentucky University | Winthrop University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WKU | Winthrop University | ||
| Location | Bowling Green, KY | Rock Hill, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,493 | 4,712 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #875 | #655 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wku.edu | winthrop.edu | ||
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Costs |
WKU | Winthrop University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,112 | $15,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $29,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,072 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,625 | $17,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,260 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
WKU | Winthrop University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,505 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 7,276 | 3,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.9% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1170 | 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 |
WKU | Winthrop University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WKU | Winthrop University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $279 |
Diversity |
WKU | Winthrop University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
WKU | Winthrop University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 11% | ||
Campus |
WKU | 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 Kentucky University is larger than than Winthrop University based on total student enrollment (16,493 students vs. 4,712 students)
WKU vs. Winthrop University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WKU or Winthrop University?
- Winthrop University is 37.7% more expensive to attend than WKU for in-state tuition ($15,306.00 vs. $11,112.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.8% higher at Winthrop University than Western Kentucky University ($29,636.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Kentucky University than Winthrop University ($12,625 vs. $17,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winthrop University are 5.6% lower than costs at Western Kentucky University ($10,488 vs. $11,072)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Kentucky University than Winthrop University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winthrop University students is 26.3% larger than aid received Western Kentucky University ($12,961 vs. $10,260)
WKU vs. Winthrop University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WKU or Winthrop University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winthrop University or WKU .
- The average SAT score at Western Kentucky University (1047) is 3 points higher than at Winthrop University (1044)
- Incoming WKU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Winthrop University (23)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at WKU (3.42)
- WKU has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Winthrop University (69.8%)
WKU vs. Winthrop University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WKU 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 WKU.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than Western Kentucky University (58% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Winthrop University earn on average $2,400 more per year than WKU graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $37,100)
- Western Kentucky University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($24,250 vs. $27,000)
- WKU graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More Winthrop University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WKU students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/