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Overview |
Alcorn State University | Winthrop University | ||
| Location | Alcorn State, MS | Rock Hill, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,933 | 4,712 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #997 | #655 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alcorn.edu | winthrop.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alcorn State University | Winthrop University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,869 | $15,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,869 | $29,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,255 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,864 | $17,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,386 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Alcorn State University | Winthrop University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,748 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 2,020 | 3,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.9% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 903/1115 | 980/1195 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alcorn State University | Winthrop University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,600 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $292 | $279 |
Diversity |
Alcorn State University | Winthrop University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Alcorn State University | Winthrop University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Alcorn State University | Winthrop University | ||
| 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 Alcorn State University based on total student enrollment (4,712 students vs. 2,933 students)
Alcorn State University vs. Winthrop University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alcorn State University or Winthrop University?
- Winthrop University is 94.5% more expensive to attend than Alcorn State University for in-state tuition ($15,306.00 vs. $7,869.00)
- Out of state tuition is 276.6% higher at Winthrop University than Alcorn State University ($29,636.00 vs. $7,869.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alcorn State University than Winthrop University ($14,864 vs. $17,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alcorn State University are 2.3% lower than costs at Winthrop University ($10,255 vs. $10,488)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alcorn State University than Winthrop University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winthrop University students is 24.8% larger than aid received Alcorn State University ($12,961 vs. $10,386)
Alcorn State University vs. Winthrop University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alcorn State University or Winthrop University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winthrop University or Alcorn State University .
- The average SAT score at Winthrop University (1044) is 173 points higher than at Alcorn State University (871)
- Incoming Winthrop University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Alcorn State University (18)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.8 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Alcorn State University (3.2)
- Winthrop University has a higher acceptance rate (69.8%) than Alcorn State University (29.9%)
Alcorn State University vs. Winthrop University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alcorn State 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 Alcorn State University.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than Alcorn State University (58% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Winthrop University earn on average $5,900 more per year than Alcorn State University graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $33,600)
- Winthrop University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Alcorn State University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,250)
- Winthrop University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Alcorn State University graduates. ($279 vs. $292)
- More Winthrop University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alcorn State University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/