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Overview |
Winthrop University | SU | ||
| Location | Rock Hill, SC | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,712 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #655 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | winthrop.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Winthrop University | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,306 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,636 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,488 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,008 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,961 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Winthrop University | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,099 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 3,557 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.8% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1195 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Winthrop University | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Winthrop University | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Winthrop University | SU | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 13% |
Students |
Winthrop University | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Winthrop University | SU | ||
| 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 SU based on total student enrollment (4,712 students vs. 4,260 students)
Winthrop University vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Winthrop University or SU?
- Shenandoah University is 120.8% more expensive to attend than Winthrop University for in-state tuition ($33,790.00 vs. $15,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14% higher at SU than Winthrop University ($33,790.00 vs. $29,636.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winthrop University than SU ($17,008 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winthrop University are 7.1% lower than costs at Shenandoah University ($10,488 vs. $11,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than Winthrop University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shenandoah University students is 81.1% larger than aid received Winthrop University ($23,467 vs. $12,961)
Winthrop University vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Winthrop University or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Winthrop University .
- The average SAT score at Winthrop University (1044) is 39 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming Winthrop University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at SU (3.7)
- SU has a higher acceptance rate (80.4%) than Winthrop University (69.8%)
Winthrop University vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Winthrop University or SU? 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 SU and Winthrop University.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than Shenandoah University (58% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $8,800 more per year than Winthrop University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $39,500)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Winthrop University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/