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Overview |
Lander University | Winthrop University | ||
| Location | Greenwood, SC | Rock Hill, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,167 | 4,712 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #973 | #655 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lander.edu | winthrop.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lander University | Winthrop University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,700 | $15,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,300 | $29,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,700 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,524 | $17,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,763 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Lander University | Winthrop University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,663 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 3,143 | 3,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.4% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.8% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1190 | 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 |
Lander University | Winthrop University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lander University | Winthrop University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lander University | Winthrop University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Lander University | Winthrop University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Lander 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 Lander University based on total student enrollment (4,712 students vs. 4,167 students)
Lander University vs. Winthrop University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lander University or Winthrop University?
- Winthrop University is 43% more expensive to attend than Lander University for in-state tuition ($15,306.00 vs. $10,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46% higher at Winthrop University than Lander University ($29,636.00 vs. $20,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lander University than Winthrop University ($15,524 vs. $17,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winthrop University are 2% lower than costs at Lander University ($10,488 vs. $10,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lander University than Winthrop University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winthrop University students is 20.4% larger than aid received Lander University ($12,961 vs. $10,763)
Lander University vs. Winthrop University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lander University or Winthrop University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winthrop University or Lander University .
- The average SAT score at Winthrop University (1044) is 122 points higher than at Lander University (922)
- Incoming Winthrop University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Lander University (20)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Lander University (3.66)
- Winthrop University has a higher acceptance rate (69.8%) than Lander University (67.4%)
Lander University vs. Winthrop University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lander 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 Lander University.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than Lander University (58% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Winthrop University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Lander University graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $37,000)
- Winthrop University and Lander University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Winthrop University and Lander University 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 Lander University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/