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Overview |
Jacksonville State University | Winthrop University | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, AL | Rock Hill, SC | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,632 | 4,712 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #946 | #655 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jsu.edu | winthrop.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jacksonville State University | Winthrop University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,990 | $15,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,950 | $29,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,640 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,953 | $17,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,123 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Jacksonville State University | Winthrop University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,570 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 9,863 | 3,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1200 | 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 |
Jacksonville State University | Winthrop University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jacksonville State University | Winthrop University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
Jacksonville State University | Winthrop University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Jacksonville State University | Winthrop University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Jacksonville State University | Winthrop University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Jacksonville State University is larger than than Winthrop University based on total student enrollment (9,632 students vs. 4,712 students)
Jacksonville State University vs. Winthrop University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jacksonville State University or Winthrop University?
- Winthrop University is 53.2% more expensive to attend than Jacksonville State University for in-state tuition ($15,306.00 vs. $9,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.6% higher at Winthrop University than Jacksonville State University ($29,636.00 vs. $19,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jacksonville State University than Winthrop University ($11,953 vs. $17,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jacksonville State University are 21.4% lower than costs at Winthrop University ($8,640 vs. $10,488)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jacksonville State University than Winthrop University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winthrop University students is 28% larger than aid received Jacksonville State University ($12,961 vs. $10,123)
Jacksonville State University vs. Winthrop University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville State University .
- The average SAT score at Jacksonville State University (1062) is 18 points higher than at Winthrop University (1044)
- Incoming Jacksonville State University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Winthrop University (23)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Jacksonville State University (3.43)
- Jacksonville State University has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than Winthrop University (69.8%)
Jacksonville State University vs. Winthrop University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville State University.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than Jacksonville State University (58% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Winthrop University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Jacksonville State University graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $37,000)
- Jacksonville State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- Jacksonville State University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Winthrop University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jacksonville State University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/