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Overview |
Winthrop University | VMI | ||
| Location | Rock Hill, SC | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 4,694 | 1,560 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #734 | #175 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | winthrop.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Winthrop University | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,306 | $10,076 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,636 | $40,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,488 | $10,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,838 | $17,229 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,600 | $13,735 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Winthrop University | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,858 | 1,171 | ||
| Admitted | 4,397 | 957 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 49% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | 1040/1260 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Winthrop University | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Winthrop University | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Winthrop University | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Winthrop University | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Winthrop University | VMI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 VMI based on total student enrollment (4,694 students vs. 1,560 students)
Winthrop University vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Winthrop University or VMI?
- Winthrop University is 51.9% more expensive to attend than VMI for in-state tuition ($15,306.00 vs. $10,076.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.6% higher at VMI than Winthrop University ($40,778.00 vs. $29,636.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winthrop University than VMI ($16,838 vs. $17,229)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winthrop University are 4.8% lower than costs at Virginia Military Institute ($10,488 vs. $10,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Winthrop University than Virginia Military Institute (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winthrop University students is 6.3% larger than aid received Virginia Military Institute ($14,600 vs. $13,735)
Winthrop University vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Winthrop University or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or Winthrop University .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Military Institute (1139) is 95 points higher than at Winthrop University (1044)
- Incoming VMI students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Winthrop University (23)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at VMI (3.65)
- VMI has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Winthrop University (75.1%)
Winthrop University vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Winthrop University or VMI? 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 VMI and Winthrop University.
- The graduation rate at VMI is higher than Winthrop University (69% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $22,600 more per year than Winthrop University graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $39,500)
- Virginia Military Institute students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- VMI graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Winthrop University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/