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Overview |
Winthrop University | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Rock Hill, SC | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,712 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #655 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | winthrop.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Winthrop University | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,306 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,636 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,488 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,008 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,961 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Winthrop University | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,099 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 3,557 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.8% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1195 | 985/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Winthrop University | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Winthrop University | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Winthrop University | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 22% |
Students |
Winthrop University | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Winthrop University | University of Charleston | ||
| 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 University of Charleston based on total student enrollment (4,712 students vs. 3,059 students)
Winthrop University vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Winthrop University or University of Charleston?
- University of Charleston is 105.1% more expensive to attend than Winthrop University for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $15,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6% higher at University of Charleston than Winthrop University ($31,400.00 vs. $29,636.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winthrop University than University of Charleston ($17,008 vs. $21,308)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 2.8% lower than costs at Winthrop University ($10,200 vs. $10,488)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Charleston than Winthrop University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Charleston students is 73% larger than aid received Winthrop University ($22,422 vs. $12,961)
Winthrop University vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Winthrop University or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or Winthrop University .
- The average SAT score at Winthrop University (1044) is 50 points higher than at University of Charleston (994)
- Incoming Winthrop University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of Charleston (22)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.87 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- Winthrop University has a higher acceptance rate (69.8%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
Winthrop University vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Winthrop University or University of Charleston? 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 University of Charleston and Winthrop University.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than University of Charleston (58% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $5,700 more per year than Winthrop University graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $39,500)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More University of Charleston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Winthrop University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/