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CofC Coastal Carolina Lander University UofSC LHU WCU Wofford College Wingate University Clemson South Carolina State University AU UNCG| Mississippi University for Women | Winthrop University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MUW | Winthrop University | ||
| Location | Columbus, MS | Rock Hill, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,339 | 4,712 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #841 | #655 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muw.edu | winthrop.edu | ||
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Costs |
MUW | Winthrop University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,766 | $15,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,766 | $29,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,212 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,691 | $17,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,887 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
MUW | Winthrop University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 450 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 446 | 3,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.1% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1180 | 980/1195 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
MUW | Winthrop University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MUW | Winthrop University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,800 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $279 |
Diversity |
MUW | Winthrop University | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
MUW | Winthrop University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 11% | ||
Campus |
MUW | Winthrop University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Winthrop University is larger than than MUW based on total student enrollment (4,712 students vs. 2,339 students)
MUW vs. Winthrop University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MUW or Winthrop University?
- Winthrop University is 97.1% more expensive to attend than MUW for in-state tuition ($15,306.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 281.6% higher at Winthrop University than Mississippi University for Women ($29,636.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi University for Women than Winthrop University ($12,691 vs. $17,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi University for Women are 27.7% lower than costs at Winthrop University ($8,212 vs. $10,488)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi University for Women as Winthrop University (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winthrop University students is 31.1% larger than aid received Mississippi University for Women ($12,961 vs. $9,887)
MUW vs. Winthrop University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MUW or Winthrop University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winthrop University or MUW .
- The average SAT score at Winthrop University (1044) is 32 points higher than at MUW (1012)
- Incoming Winthrop University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at MUW (21)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at MUW (3.49)
- MUW has a higher acceptance rate (99.1%) than Winthrop University (69.8%)
MUW vs. Winthrop University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MUW 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 MUW.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than Mississippi University for Women (58% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Winthrop University earn on average $1,700 more per year than MUW graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $37,800)
- Mississippi University for Women students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $27,000)
- MUW graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($155 vs. $279)
- More MUW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Winthrop University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/