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SCSU University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus ECSU UConn CofC Coastal Carolina UHart Lander University WestConn UofSC Quinnipiac WCU| Central Connecticut State University | Winthrop University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCSU | Winthrop University | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Rock Hill, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 4,712 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | #655 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | winthrop.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | Winthrop University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $15,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $29,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $17,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 97% |
Admission |
CCSU | Winthrop University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 3,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 26, 2024 |
Academics |
CCSU | Winthrop University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | Winthrop University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
CCSU | Winthrop University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
CCSU | Winthrop University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 11% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | Winthrop University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Connecticut State University is larger than than Winthrop University based on total student enrollment (9,468 students vs. 4,712 students)
CCSU vs. Winthrop University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or Winthrop University?
- Winthrop University is 136.6% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($15,306.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.1% higher at Winthrop University than Central Connecticut State University ($29,636.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winthrop University than CCSU ($17,008 vs. $17,088)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winthrop University are 18.8% lower than costs at Central Connecticut State University ($10,488 vs. $12,464)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Winthrop University than Central Connecticut State University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winthrop University students is 108.6% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($12,961 vs. $6,212)
CCSU vs. Winthrop University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or Winthrop University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winthrop University or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Winthrop University (1044) is 33 points higher than at CCSU (1011)
- Incoming Winthrop University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at CCSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.8 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at CCSU (3.2)
- CCSU has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Winthrop University (69.8%)
CCSU vs. Winthrop University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU 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 CCSU.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than Central Connecticut State University (58% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $9,500 more per year than Winthrop University graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $39,500)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- CCSU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More CCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Winthrop University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/