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Western State Colorado University CofC Coastal Carolina Metropolitan State College of Denver FLC Lander University UofSC University of Northern Colorado WCU UCCS CU Denver Adams State College| Colorado Mesa University | Winthrop University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colorado Mesa | Winthrop University | ||
| Location | Grand Junction, CO | Rock Hill, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,905 | 4,712 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #886 | #655 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mesastate.edu | winthrop.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colorado Mesa | Winthrop University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,261 | $15,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,983 | $29,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,522 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,085 | $17,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,209 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 97% |
Admission |
Colorado Mesa | Winthrop University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,810 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 8,021 | 3,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.8% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | 980/1195 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Colorado Mesa | Winthrop University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colorado Mesa | Winthrop University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $279 |
Diversity |
Colorado Mesa | Winthrop University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Colorado Mesa | Winthrop University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Colorado Mesa | Winthrop University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Colorado Mesa University is larger than than Winthrop University based on total student enrollment (8,905 students vs. 4,712 students)
Colorado Mesa vs. Winthrop University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colorado Mesa or Winthrop University?
- Winthrop University is 85.3% more expensive to attend than Colorado Mesa for in-state tuition ($15,306.00 vs. $8,261.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.8% higher at Winthrop University than Colorado Mesa University ($29,636.00 vs. $21,983.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colorado Mesa University than Winthrop University ($15,085 vs. $17,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winthrop University are 9.9% lower than costs at Colorado Mesa University ($10,488 vs. $11,522)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Winthrop University than Colorado Mesa University (97% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winthrop University students is 40.7% larger than aid received Colorado Mesa University ($12,961 vs. $9,209)
Colorado Mesa vs. Winthrop University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colorado Mesa or Winthrop University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winthrop University or Colorado Mesa .
- The average SAT score at Winthrop University (1044) is 92 points higher than at Colorado Mesa (952)
- Incoming Winthrop University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Colorado Mesa (20)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.72 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Colorado Mesa (3.28)
- Colorado Mesa has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Winthrop University (69.8%)
Colorado Mesa vs. Winthrop University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colorado Mesa 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 Colorado Mesa.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than Colorado Mesa University (58% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Colorado Mesa University earn on average $500 more per year than Winthrop University graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $39,500)
- Colorado Mesa University students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($21,750 vs. $27,000)
- Colorado Mesa graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($224 vs. $279)
- More Winthrop University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Colorado Mesa students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/