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Overview |
Winthrop University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Location | Rock Hill, SC | Mount Hope, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,694 | 218 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #734 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | winthrop.edu | abc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Winthrop University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,306 | $16,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,636 | $16,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,488 | $9,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,838 | $18,749 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,600 | $10,734 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Winthrop University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,858 | 70 | ||
| Admitted | 4,397 | 69 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 76.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | 1028/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Winthrop University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Winthrop University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $32,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $13,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $139 |
Diversity |
Winthrop University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 97% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Winthrop University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Winthrop University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Winthrop University is larger than than Appalachian Bible College based on total student enrollment (4,694 students vs. 218 students)
Winthrop University vs. Appalachian Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Winthrop University or Appalachian Bible College?
- Appalachian Bible College is 6.4% more expensive to attend than Winthrop University for in-state tuition ($16,280.00 vs. $15,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82% higher at Winthrop University than Appalachian Bible College ($29,636.00 vs. $16,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winthrop University than Appalachian Bible College ($16,838 vs. $18,749)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian Bible College are 14.5% lower than costs at Winthrop University ($9,160 vs. $10,488)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Winthrop University as Appalachian Bible College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winthrop University students is 36% larger than aid received Appalachian Bible College ($14,600 vs. $10,734)
Winthrop University vs. Appalachian Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Winthrop University or Appalachian Bible College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Appalachian Bible College or Winthrop University .
- The average SAT score at Winthrop University (1044) is 32 points higher than at Appalachian Bible College (1012)
- Incoming Winthrop University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Appalachian Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.68 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Appalachian Bible College (3.32)
- Appalachian Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Winthrop University (75.1%)
Winthrop University vs. Appalachian Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Winthrop University or Appalachian Bible College? 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 Appalachian Bible College and Winthrop University.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than Appalachian Bible College (58% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Winthrop University earn on average $7,400 more per year than Appalachian Bible College graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $32,100)
- Appalachian Bible College students graduate with a $13,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($13,500 vs. $27,000)
- Appalachian Bible College graduates are paying $140 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($139 vs. $279)
- More Appalachian Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Winthrop University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/