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Overview |
Winthrop University | ETSU | ||
| Location | Rock Hill, SC | Johnson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,712 | 13,483 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #655 | #652 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | winthrop.edu | etsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Winthrop University | ETSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,306 | $7,722 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,636 | $11,532 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,488 | $9,613 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,008 | $14,350 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,961 | $8,739 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Winthrop University | ETSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,099 | 9,609 | ||
| Admitted | 3,557 | 8,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.8% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1195 | 980/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Winthrop University | ETSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Winthrop University | ETSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Winthrop University | ETSU | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Winthrop University | ETSU | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Winthrop University | ETSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- East Tennessee State University is larger than than Winthrop University based on total student enrollment (13,483 students vs. 4,712 students)
Winthrop University vs. ETSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Winthrop University or ETSU?
- Winthrop University is 98.2% more expensive to attend than ETSU for in-state tuition ($15,306.00 vs. $7,722.00)
- Out of state tuition is 157% higher at Winthrop University than East Tennessee State University ($29,636.00 vs. $11,532.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Tennessee State University than Winthrop University ($14,350 vs. $17,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Tennessee State University are 9.1% lower than costs at Winthrop University ($9,613 vs. $10,488)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Tennessee State University than Winthrop University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winthrop University students is 48.3% larger than aid received East Tennessee State University ($12,961 vs. $8,739)
Winthrop University vs. ETSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Winthrop University or ETSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ETSU or Winthrop University .
- The average SAT score at East Tennessee State University (1068) is 24 points higher than at Winthrop University (1044)
- Incoming Winthrop University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at ETSU (23)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.67 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at ETSU (3.33)
- ETSU has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Winthrop University (69.8%)
Winthrop University vs. ETSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Winthrop University or ETSU? 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 ETSU and Winthrop University.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than East Tennessee State University (58% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from East Tennessee State University earn on average $500 more per year than Winthrop University graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $39,500)
- East Tennessee State University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- ETSU graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More ETSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Winthrop University students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/