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Overview |
Macon State | Winthrop University | ||
| Location | Macon, Georgia | Rock Hill, SC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,712 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #655 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maconstate.edu | winthrop.edu | ||
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Costs |
Macon State | Winthrop University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,277 | $15,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,411 | $29,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,750 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $17,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 97% |
Admission |
Macon State | Winthrop University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,571 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 1,207 | 3,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.9% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 67.4% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.96 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | 980/1195 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Macon State | Winthrop University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Macon State | Winthrop University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
Macon State | Winthrop University | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 31% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Macon State | Winthrop University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 11% | ||
Campus |
Macon State | Winthrop University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Winthrop University is larger than than Macon State based on total student enrollment (4,712 students vs. 0 students)
Macon State vs. Winthrop University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Macon State or Winthrop University?
- Winthrop University is 572.2% more expensive to attend than Macon State for in-state tuition ($15,306.00 vs. $2,277.00)
- Out of state tuition is 252.3% higher at Winthrop University than Macon State College ($29,636.00 vs. $8,411.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Macon State College are 55.4% lower than costs at Winthrop University ($6,750 vs. $10,488)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Winthrop University than Macon State College (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winthrop University students is ?% larger than aid received Macon State College ($12,961 vs. $0)
Macon State vs. Winthrop University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Macon State or Winthrop University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winthrop University or Macon State .
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 1.04 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Macon State (2.96)
- Winthrop University has a higher acceptance rate (69.8%) than Macon State (46.9%)
Macon State vs. Winthrop University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Macon State 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 Macon State.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than Macon State College (58% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/