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Overview |
Winthrop University | SVU | ||
| Location | Rock Hill, SC | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,712 | 1,053 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #655 | #984 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | winthrop.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Winthrop University | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,306 | $18,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,636 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,488 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,008 | $23,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,961 | $8,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Winthrop University | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,099 | 1,090 | ||
| Admitted | 3,557 | 1,084 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.8% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1195 | 900/1250 | ||
| 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 | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Winthrop University | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $244 |
Diversity |
Winthrop University | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Winthrop University | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Winthrop University | SVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Winthrop University is larger than than SVU based on total student enrollment (4,712 students vs. 1,053 students)
Winthrop University vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Winthrop University or SVU?
- Southern Virginia University is 23.2% more expensive to attend than Winthrop University for in-state tuition ($18,858.00 vs. $15,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.2% higher at Winthrop University than Southern Virginia University ($29,636.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winthrop University than SVU ($17,008 vs. $23,274)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 14.6% lower than costs at Winthrop University ($9,150 vs. $10,488)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Virginia University than Winthrop University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winthrop University students is 58.3% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($12,961 vs. $8,188)
Winthrop University vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Winthrop University or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or Winthrop University .
- The average SAT score at Winthrop University (1044) is 3 points higher than at SVU (1041)
- Incoming Winthrop University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at SVU (23)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.81 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than Winthrop University (69.8%)
Winthrop University vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Winthrop University or SVU? 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 SVU and Winthrop University.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than Southern Virginia University (58% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Southern Virginia University earn on average $1,100 more per year than Winthrop University graduates after ten years. ($40,600 vs. $39,500)
- Southern Virginia University students graduate with a $3,346 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($23,654 vs. $27,000)
- SVU graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($244 vs. $279)
- More SVU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Winthrop University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/