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CofC Coastal Carolina Lander University UofSC WCU Wofford College Wingate University Clemson South Carolina State University AU UNCG USC Aiken| Winthrop University | University of North Georgia | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Winthrop University | UNG | ||
| Location | Rock Hill, SC | Dahlonega, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,712 | 18,029 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #655 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | winthrop.edu | ung.edu | ||
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Costs |
Winthrop University | UNG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,306 | $4,074 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,636 | $14,470 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,488 | $11,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,008 | $11,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,961 | $7,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 88% |
Admission |
Winthrop University | UNG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,099 | 11,920 | ||
| Admitted | 3,557 | 8,300 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.8% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 46.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1195 | 980/1180 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Winthrop University | UNG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Winthrop University | UNG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $170 |
Diversity |
Winthrop University | UNG | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Winthrop University | UNG | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Winthrop University | UNG | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Georgia is larger than than Winthrop University based on total student enrollment (18,029 students vs. 4,712 students)
Winthrop University vs. UNG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Winthrop University or UNG?
- Winthrop University is 275.7% more expensive to attend than UNG for in-state tuition ($15,306.00 vs. $4,074.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.8% higher at Winthrop University than University of North Georgia ($29,636.00 vs. $14,470.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Georgia than Winthrop University ($11,721 vs. $17,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winthrop University are 13.9% lower than costs at University of North Georgia ($10,488 vs. $11,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Winthrop University than University of North Georgia (97% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winthrop University students is 71.1% larger than aid received University of North Georgia ($12,961 vs. $7,574)
Winthrop University vs. UNG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Winthrop University or UNG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNG or Winthrop University .
- The average SAT score at Winthrop University (1044) is 31 points higher than at UNG (1013)
- Incoming Winthrop University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UNG (22)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at UNG (3.5)
- Winthrop University has a higher acceptance rate (69.8%) than UNG (69.6%)
Winthrop University vs. UNG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Winthrop University or UNG? 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 UNG and Winthrop University.
- Graduates from University of North Georgia earn on average $4,600 more per year than Winthrop University graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $39,500)
- University of North Georgia students graduate with a $10,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($16,500 vs. $27,000)
- UNG graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($170 vs. $279)
- More UNG graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Winthrop University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/