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Overview |
Limestone University | Winthrop University | ||
| Location | Gaffney, SC | Rock Hill, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,786 | 4,712 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #864 | #655 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | limestone.edu | winthrop.edu | ||
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Costs |
Limestone University | Winthrop University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,200 | $15,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,200 | $29,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,645 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,478 | $17,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,016 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Limestone University | Winthrop University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,260 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 2,022 | 3,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1160 | 980/1195 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Limestone University | Winthrop University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Limestone University | Winthrop University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $279 |
Diversity |
Limestone University | Winthrop University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 48% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Limestone University | Winthrop University | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Limestone University | 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 Limestone University based on total student enrollment (4,712 students vs. 1,786 students)
Limestone University vs. Winthrop University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Limestone University or Winthrop University?
- Limestone University is 64.6% more expensive to attend than Winthrop University for in-state tuition ($25,200.00 vs. $15,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.6% higher at Winthrop University than Limestone University ($29,636.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winthrop University than Limestone University ($17,008 vs. $23,478)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winthrop University are 1.5% lower than costs at Limestone University ($10,488 vs. $10,645)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Limestone University than Winthrop University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Limestone University students is 46.7% larger than aid received Winthrop University ($19,016 vs. $12,961)
Limestone University vs. Winthrop University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Limestone University or Winthrop University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winthrop University or Limestone University .
- The average SAT score at Winthrop University (1044) is 142 points higher than at Limestone University (902)
- Incoming Winthrop University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Limestone University (19)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Limestone University (3.42)
- Limestone University has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Winthrop University (69.8%)
Limestone University vs. Winthrop University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Limestone 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 Limestone University.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than Limestone University (58% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Limestone University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Winthrop University graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $39,500)
- Winthrop University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Limestone University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,250)
- Winthrop University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Limestone University graduates. ($279 vs. $281)
- More Winthrop University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Limestone University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/