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CofC Coastal Carolina Lander University UofSC USC Aiken WCU Wofford College Wingate University Clemson South Carolina State University AU UNCG| University of South Carolina Beaufort | Winthrop University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USC Beaufort | Winthrop University | ||
| Location | Bluffton, SC | Rock Hill, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,124 | 4,712 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #977 | #655 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uscb.edu | winthrop.edu | ||
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Costs |
USC Beaufort | Winthrop University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,344 | $15,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,390 | $29,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,722 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,113 | $17,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,452 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
USC Beaufort | Winthrop University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,479 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 1,984 | 3,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1110 | 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 |
USC Beaufort | Winthrop University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USC Beaufort | Winthrop University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,474 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
USC Beaufort | Winthrop University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
USC Beaufort | Winthrop University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 11% | ||
Campus |
USC Beaufort | Winthrop University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Winthrop University is larger than than USC Beaufort based on total student enrollment (4,712 students vs. 2,124 students)
USC Beaufort vs. Winthrop University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USC Beaufort or Winthrop University?
- Winthrop University is 48% more expensive to attend than USC Beaufort for in-state tuition ($15,306.00 vs. $10,344.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.6% higher at Winthrop University than University of South Carolina Beaufort ($29,636.00 vs. $21,390.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Beaufort than Winthrop University ($16,113 vs. $17,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Beaufort are 20.2% lower than costs at Winthrop University ($8,722 vs. $10,488)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Beaufort than Winthrop University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winthrop University students is 53.3% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Beaufort ($12,961 vs. $8,452)
USC Beaufort vs. Winthrop University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USC Beaufort or Winthrop University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winthrop University or USC Beaufort .
- The average SAT score at Winthrop University (1044) is 117 points higher than at USC Beaufort (927)
- Incoming Winthrop University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at USC Beaufort (20)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at USC Beaufort (3.82)
- USC Beaufort has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than Winthrop University (69.8%)
USC Beaufort vs. Winthrop University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USC Beaufort 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 USC Beaufort.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than University of South Carolina Beaufort (58% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Winthrop University earn on average $2,800 more per year than USC Beaufort graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $36,700)
- University of South Carolina Beaufort students graduate with a $2,526 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($24,474 vs. $27,000)
- USC Beaufort graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More USC Beaufort graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Winthrop University students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/