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Overview |
Winthrop University | Wofford College | ||
| Location | Rock Hill, SC | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,712 | 1,823 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #655 | #135 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | winthrop.edu | wofford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Winthrop University | Wofford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,306 | $49,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,636 | $49,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,488 | $14,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,008 | $31,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,961 | $36,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Winthrop University | Wofford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,099 | 4,425 | ||
| Admitted | 3,557 | 2,663 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.8% | 60.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1195 | 1200/1353 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Winthrop University | Wofford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Winthrop University | Wofford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $58,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,747 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Winthrop University | Wofford College | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Winthrop University | Wofford College | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Winthrop University | Wofford College | ||
| 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 Wofford College based on total student enrollment (4,712 students vs. 1,823 students)
Winthrop University vs. Wofford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Winthrop University or Wofford College?
- Wofford College is 225.1% more expensive to attend than Winthrop University for in-state tuition ($49,760.00 vs. $15,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.9% higher at Wofford College than Winthrop University ($49,760.00 vs. $29,636.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winthrop University than Wofford College ($17,008 vs. $31,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winthrop University are 42.3% lower than costs at Wofford College ($10,488 vs. $14,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wofford College than Winthrop University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 177.8% larger than aid received Winthrop University ($36,005 vs. $12,961)
Winthrop University vs. Wofford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Winthrop University or Wofford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wofford College or Winthrop University .
- The average SAT score at Wofford College (1170) is 126 points higher than at Winthrop University (1044)
- Incoming Wofford College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Winthrop University (23)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Wofford College (3.7)
- Winthrop University has a higher acceptance rate (69.8%) than Wofford College (60.2%)
Winthrop University vs. Wofford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Winthrop University or Wofford College? 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 Wofford College and Winthrop University.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than Winthrop University (79% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $18,600 more per year than Winthrop University graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $39,500)
- Wofford College students graduate with a $1,253 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($25,747 vs. $27,000)
- Wofford College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Wofford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Winthrop University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/