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Overview |
Thomas University | Winthrop University | ||
| Location | Thomasville, GA | Rock Hill, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,531 | 4,712 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #712 | #655 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomasu.edu | winthrop.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas University | Winthrop University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,800 | $15,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,800 | $29,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,040 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,557 | $17,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,178 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 97% |
Admission |
Thomas University | Winthrop University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 358 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 165 | 3,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1%Open | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61.2%Open | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/20 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1140 | 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 |
Thomas University | Winthrop University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas University | Winthrop University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,620 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $279 |
Diversity |
Thomas University | Winthrop University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 0% |
Students |
Thomas University | Winthrop University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Thomas University | Winthrop University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Winthrop University is larger than than Thomas University based on total student enrollment (4,712 students vs. 1,531 students)
Thomas University vs. Winthrop University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas University or Winthrop University?
- Winthrop University is 41.7% more expensive to attend than Thomas University for in-state tuition ($15,306.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 174.4% higher at Winthrop University than Thomas University ($29,636.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas University than Winthrop University ($12,557 vs. $17,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas University are 49% lower than costs at Winthrop University ($7,040 vs. $10,488)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Winthrop University than Thomas University (97% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winthrop University students is 58.5% larger than aid received Thomas University ($12,961 vs. $8,178)
Thomas University vs. Winthrop University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas University or Winthrop University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winthrop University or Thomas University .
- Winthrop University has a higher acceptance rate (69.8%) than Thomas University (46.1%)
Thomas University vs. Winthrop University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas University 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 Thomas University.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than Thomas University (58% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Winthrop University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Thomas University graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $38,000)
- Thomas University students graduate with a $6,380 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($20,620 vs. $27,000)
- Thomas University graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($213 vs. $279)
- More Winthrop University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thomas University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/