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CofC Coastal Carolina Lander University UofSC WCU Wofford College Wingate University Clemson South Carolina State University AU UNCG USC Aiken| Young Harris College | Winthrop University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
YHC | Winthrop University | ||
| Location | Young Harris, GA | Rock Hill, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,511 | 4,712 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #655 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | yhc.edu | winthrop.edu | ||
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Costs |
YHC | Winthrop University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,700 | $15,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,700 | $29,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,706 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,910 | $17,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,643 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
YHC | Winthrop University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,990 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 3,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 980/1195 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
YHC | Winthrop University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
YHC | Winthrop University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
YHC | Winthrop University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
YHC | Winthrop University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 11% | ||
Campus |
YHC | Winthrop University | ||
| 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 YHC based on total student enrollment (4,712 students vs. 1,511 students)
YHC vs. Winthrop University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, YHC or Winthrop University?
- Young Harris College is 94% more expensive to attend than Winthrop University for in-state tuition ($29,700.00 vs. $15,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.2% higher at YHC than Winthrop University ($29,700.00 vs. $29,636.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winthrop University than YHC ($17,008 vs. $18,910)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winthrop University are 11.6% lower than costs at Young Harris College ($10,488 vs. $11,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Young Harris College than Winthrop University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Young Harris College students is 97.8% larger than aid received Winthrop University ($25,643 vs. $12,961)
YHC vs. Winthrop University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, YHC or Winthrop University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winthrop University or YHC .
- The average SAT score at Winthrop University (1044) is 70 points higher than at YHC (974)
- Incoming Winthrop University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at YHC (21)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.85 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at YHC (3.15)
- YHC has a higher acceptance rate (77.3%) than Winthrop University (69.8%)
YHC vs. Winthrop University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, YHC or Winthrop University? 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 Winthrop University and YHC.
- Graduates from Winthrop University earn on average $400 more per year than YHC graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $39,100)
- Winthrop University and YHC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Winthrop University and YHC graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More YHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Winthrop University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/