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CofC Coastal Carolina Lander University UofSC WCU Wingate University Wofford College GWU Clemson South Carolina State University AU UNCG| Belmont Abbey College | Winthrop University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BAC | Winthrop University | ||
| Location | Belmont, NC | Rock Hill, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 4,712 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | #655 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belmontabbeycollege.edu | winthrop.edu | ||
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Costs |
BAC | Winthrop University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,500 | $15,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,500 | $29,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,658 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,522 | $17,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,266 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
BAC | Winthrop University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,757 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 2,679 | 3,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1140 | 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 |
BAC | Winthrop University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BAC | Winthrop University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
BAC | Winthrop University | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 28% | 0% |
Students |
BAC | Winthrop University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 11% | ||
Campus |
BAC | Winthrop University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Winthrop University is larger than than BAC based on total student enrollment (4,712 students vs. 1,501 students)
BAC vs. Winthrop University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BAC or Winthrop University?
- Belmont Abbey College is 20.9% more expensive to attend than Winthrop University for in-state tuition ($18,500.00 vs. $15,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.2% higher at Winthrop University than Belmont Abbey College ($29,636.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winthrop University than BAC ($17,008 vs. $23,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winthrop University are 11.2% lower than costs at Belmont Abbey College ($10,488 vs. $11,658)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Belmont Abbey College than Winthrop University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winthrop University students is 39.9% larger than aid received Belmont Abbey College ($12,961 vs. $9,266)
BAC vs. Winthrop University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BAC or Winthrop University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winthrop University or BAC .
- The average SAT score at Winthrop University (1044) is 23 points higher than at BAC (1021)
- Incoming Winthrop University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at BAC (22)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.68 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at BAC (3.32)
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Winthrop University (69.8%)
BAC vs. Winthrop University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BAC 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 BAC.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than Belmont Abbey College (58% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Belmont Abbey College earn on average $2,400 more per year than Winthrop University graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $39,500)
- Winthrop University and BAC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Winthrop University and BAC graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Winthrop University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BAC students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/