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Overview |
Winthrop University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Rock Hill, SC | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,712 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #655 | #832 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | winthrop.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Winthrop University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,306 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,636 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,488 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,008 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,961 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Winthrop University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,099 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 3,557 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.8% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.51 | ||
| 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 | 900/1130 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Winthrop University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Winthrop University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
Winthrop University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Winthrop University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Winthrop University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (4,712 students vs. 1,481 students)
Winthrop University vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Winthrop University or West Virginia University Tech?
- Winthrop University is 95% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($15,306.00 vs. $7,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.3% higher at Winthrop University than West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($29,636.00 vs. $19,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Winthrop University ($9,529 vs. $17,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winthrop University are 11.3% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($10,488 vs. $11,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Winthrop University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winthrop University students is 46.8% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($12,961 vs. $8,830)
Winthrop University vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Winthrop University or West Virginia University Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia University Tech or Winthrop University .
- The average SAT score at Winthrop University (1044) is 62 points higher than at West Virginia University Tech (982)
- Incoming Winthrop University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at West Virginia University Tech (21)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at West Virginia University Tech (3.51)
- Winthrop University has a higher acceptance rate (69.8%) than West Virginia University Tech (64.6%)
Winthrop University vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Winthrop University or West Virginia University Tech? 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 West Virginia University Tech and Winthrop University.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (58% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $11,100 more per year than Winthrop University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $39,500)
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology students graduate with a $2,999 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($24,001 vs. $27,000)
- West Virginia University Tech graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More West Virginia University Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Winthrop University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/