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Overview |
Winthrop University | UTC | ||
| Location | Rock Hill, SC | Chattanooga, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,712 | 11,283 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #655 | #788 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | winthrop.edu | utc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Winthrop University | UTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,306 | $7,992 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,636 | $24,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,488 | $9,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,008 | $14,417 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,961 | $9,309 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 94% |
Admission |
Winthrop University | UTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,099 | 8,345 | ||
| Admitted | 3,557 | 6,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.8% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 32.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1195 | 1023/1210 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Winthrop University | UTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Winthrop University | UTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,792 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $214 |
Diversity |
Winthrop University | UTC | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Winthrop University | UTC | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Winthrop University | UTC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is larger than than Winthrop University based on total student enrollment (11,283 students vs. 4,712 students)
Winthrop University vs. UTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Winthrop University or UTC?
- Winthrop University is 91.5% more expensive to attend than UTC for in-state tuition ($15,306.00 vs. $7,992.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.9% higher at Winthrop University than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($29,636.00 vs. $24,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than Winthrop University ($14,417 vs. $17,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are 10.4% lower than costs at Winthrop University ($9,500 vs. $10,488)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Winthrop University than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winthrop University students is 39.2% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($12,961 vs. $9,309)
Winthrop University vs. UTC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Winthrop University or UTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTC or Winthrop University .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (1087) is 43 points higher than at Winthrop University (1044)
- Incoming UTC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Winthrop University (23)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at UTC (3.61)
- UTC has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than Winthrop University (69.8%)
Winthrop University vs. UTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Winthrop University or UTC? 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 UTC and Winthrop University.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (58% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga earn on average $1,100 more per year than Winthrop University graduates after ten years. ($40,600 vs. $39,500)
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students graduate with a $6,208 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($20,792 vs. $27,000)
- UTC graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($214 vs. $279)
- More UTC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Winthrop University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/