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Overview |
Winthrop University | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Rock Hill, SC | Collegedale, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,694 | 3,154 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #734 | #592 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | winthrop.edu | southern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Winthrop University | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,306 | $24,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,636 | $24,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,488 | $8,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,838 | $25,374 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,600 | $12,495 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Winthrop University | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,858 | 2,731 | ||
| Admitted | 4,397 | 1,819 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 66.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 41.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | 970/1270 | ||
| 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 | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Winthrop University | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Winthrop University | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Winthrop University | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Winthrop University | Southern Adventist University | ||
| 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 Southern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (4,694 students vs. 3,154 students)
Winthrop University vs. Southern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Winthrop University or Southern Adventist University?
- Southern Adventist University is 59.1% more expensive to attend than Winthrop University for in-state tuition ($24,350.00 vs. $15,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.7% higher at Winthrop University than Southern Adventist University ($29,636.00 vs. $24,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winthrop University than Southern Adventist University ($16,838 vs. $25,374)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Adventist University are 24% lower than costs at Winthrop University ($8,460 vs. $10,488)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Winthrop University as Southern Adventist University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winthrop University students is 16.8% larger than aid received Southern Adventist University ($14,600 vs. $12,495)
Winthrop University vs. Southern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Winthrop University or Southern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Adventist University or Winthrop University .
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Southern Adventist University (3.59)
- Winthrop University has a higher acceptance rate (75.1%) than Southern Adventist University (66.6%)
Winthrop University vs. Southern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Winthrop University or Southern Adventist 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 Southern Adventist University and Winthrop University.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than Southern Adventist University (58% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Southern Adventist University earn on average $5,100 more per year than Winthrop University graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $39,500)
- Southern Adventist University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Southern Adventist University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Southern Adventist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Winthrop University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/