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Overview |
Winthrop University | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Rock Hill, SC | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,712 | 10,691 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #655 | #813 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | winthrop.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
Winthrop University | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,306 | $7,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,636 | $18,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,488 | $11,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,008 | $8,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,961 | $11,221 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
Winthrop University | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,099 | 6,356 | ||
| Admitted | 3,557 | 6,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.8% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1195 | 930/1150 | ||
| 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 10, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Winthrop University | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $239 |
Diversity |
Winthrop University | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Winthrop University | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Winthrop University | Marshall University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marshall University is larger than than Winthrop University based on total student enrollment (10,691 students vs. 4,712 students)
Winthrop University vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Winthrop University or Marshall University?
- Winthrop University is 112.9% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($15,306.00 vs. $7,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.4% higher at Winthrop University than Marshall University ($29,636.00 vs. $18,244.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than Winthrop University ($8,756 vs. $17,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winthrop University are 12.9% lower than costs at Marshall University ($10,488 vs. $11,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Winthrop University than Marshall University (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winthrop University students is 15.5% larger than aid received Marshall University ($12,961 vs. $11,221)
Winthrop University vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Winthrop University or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or Winthrop University .
- The average SAT score at Winthrop University (1044) is 16 points higher than at Marshall University (1028)
- Incoming Winthrop University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Marshall University (23)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Marshall University (3.68)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Winthrop University (69.8%)
Winthrop University vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Winthrop University or Marshall 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 Marshall University and Winthrop University.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than Marshall University (58% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Marshall University earn on average $700 more per year than Winthrop University graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $39,500)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $3,866 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($23,134 vs. $27,000)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($239 vs. $279)
- More Winthrop University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/