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Overview |
Winthrop University | King College | ||
| Location | Rock Hill, SC | Bristol, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,712 | 1,357 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #655 | #632 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | winthrop.edu | king.edu | ||
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Costs |
Winthrop University | King College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,306 | $31,942 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,636 | $31,942 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,488 | $9,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,008 | $22,626 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,961 | $22,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 86% |
Admission |
Winthrop University | King College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,099 | 875 | ||
| Admitted | 3,557 | 532 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.8% | 60.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1195 | 1000/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Winthrop University | King College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Winthrop University | King College | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Winthrop University | King College | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Winthrop University | King College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Winthrop University is larger than than King College based on total student enrollment (4,712 students vs. 1,357 students)
Winthrop University vs. King College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Winthrop University or King College?
- King College is 108.7% more expensive to attend than Winthrop University for in-state tuition ($31,942.00 vs. $15,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.8% higher at King College than Winthrop University ($31,942.00 vs. $29,636.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winthrop University than King College ($17,008 vs. $22,626)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at King College are 5.3% lower than costs at Winthrop University ($9,960 vs. $10,488)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Winthrop University than King College (97% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King College students is 75.3% larger than aid received Winthrop University ($22,715 vs. $12,961)
Winthrop University vs. King College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Winthrop University or King College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between King College or Winthrop University .
- The average SAT score at Winthrop University (1044) is 39 points higher than at King College (1005)
- Incoming Winthrop University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at King College (22)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at King College (3.46)
- Winthrop University has a higher acceptance rate (69.8%) than King College (60.8%)
Winthrop University vs. King College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Winthrop University or King 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 King College and Winthrop University.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than King College (58% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from King College earn on average $9,000 more per year than Winthrop University graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $39,500)
- King College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- King College graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More King College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Winthrop University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/