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Overview |
Winthrop University | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Rock Hill, SC | Athens, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,712 | 1,052 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #655 | #615 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | winthrop.edu | twcnet.edu | ||
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Costs |
Winthrop University | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,306 | $26,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,636 | $26,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,488 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,008 | $13,591 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,961 | $22,442 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Winthrop University | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,099 | 968 | ||
| Admitted | 3,557 | 588 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.8% | 60.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.5 | ||
| 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 | 950/1150 | ||
| 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 | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Winthrop University | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $193 |
Diversity |
Winthrop University | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Winthrop University | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Winthrop University | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Winthrop University is larger than than Tennessee Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (4,712 students vs. 1,052 students)
Winthrop University vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Winthrop University or Tennessee Wesleyan College?
- Tennessee Wesleyan College is 70.5% more expensive to attend than Winthrop University for in-state tuition ($26,100.00 vs. $15,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.5% higher at Winthrop University than Tennessee Wesleyan College ($29,636.00 vs. $26,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Wesleyan College than Winthrop University ($13,591 vs. $17,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Wesleyan College are 22% lower than costs at Winthrop University ($8,600 vs. $10,488)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee Wesleyan College than Winthrop University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee Wesleyan College students is 73.2% larger than aid received Winthrop University ($22,442 vs. $12,961)
Winthrop University vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Winthrop University or Tennessee Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Wesleyan College or Winthrop University .
- The average SAT score at Winthrop University (1044) is 25 points higher than at Tennessee Wesleyan College (1019)
- Incoming Winthrop University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Tennessee Wesleyan College (22)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Tennessee Wesleyan College (3.5)
- Winthrop University has a higher acceptance rate (69.8%) than Tennessee Wesleyan College (60.7%)
Winthrop University vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Winthrop University or Tennessee Wesleyan 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 Tennessee Wesleyan College and Winthrop University.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than Tennessee Wesleyan College (58% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Tennessee Wesleyan College earn on average $3,200 more per year than Winthrop University graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $39,500)
- Tennessee Wesleyan College students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($18,750 vs. $27,000)
- Tennessee Wesleyan College graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($193 vs. $279)
- More Tennessee Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Winthrop University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/