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Overview |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | Winthrop University | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Rock Hill, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,721 | 4,712 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #298 | #655 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | citadel.edu | winthrop.edu | ||
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Costs |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | Winthrop University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,356 | $15,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,857 | $29,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,480 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,846 | $17,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,428 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 97% |
Admission |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | Winthrop University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,253 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 2,221 | 3,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.6% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.5% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | 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 |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | Winthrop University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | Winthrop University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,200 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,812 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $279 |
Diversity |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | Winthrop University | ||
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| % Men | 76% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | Winthrop University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | Winthrop University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Citadel Military College of South Carolina based on total student enrollment (4,712 students vs. 3,721 students)
Citadel Military College of South Carolina vs. Winthrop University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Citadel Military College of South Carolina or Winthrop University?
- Winthrop University is 83.2% more expensive to attend than Citadel Military College of South Carolina for in-state tuition ($15,306.00 vs. $8,356.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.1% higher at Citadel Military College of South Carolina than Winthrop University ($30,857.00 vs. $29,636.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winthrop University than Citadel Military College of South Carolina ($17,008 vs. $21,846)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Citadel Military College of South Carolina are 23.7% lower than costs at Winthrop University ($8,480 vs. $10,488)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Winthrop University than Citadel Military College of South Carolina (97% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winthrop University students is 13.4% larger than aid received Citadel Military College of South Carolina ($12,961 vs. $11,428)
Citadel Military College of South Carolina vs. Winthrop University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Citadel Military College of South Carolina or Winthrop University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winthrop University or Citadel Military College of South Carolina .
- The average SAT score at Citadel Military College of South Carolina (1073) is 29 points higher than at Winthrop University (1044)
- Incoming Citadel Military College of South Carolina students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Winthrop University (23)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Citadel Military College of South Carolina (3.8)
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Winthrop University (69.8%)
Citadel Military College of South Carolina vs. Winthrop University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Citadel Military College of South Carolina 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 Citadel Military College of South Carolina.
- The graduation rate at Citadel Military College of South Carolina is higher than Winthrop University (70% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Citadel Military College of South Carolina earn on average $18,700 more per year than Winthrop University graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $39,500)
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina students graduate with a $3,188 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($23,812 vs. $27,000)
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($246 vs. $279)
- More Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Winthrop University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/