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Overview |
Penn State Greater Allegheny | Winthrop University | ||
| Location | McKeesport, PA | Rock Hill, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 363 | 4,712 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #655 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | winthrop.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Greater Allegheny | Winthrop University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,824 | $15,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,086 | $29,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,254 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,505 | $17,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,269 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 97% |
Admission |
Penn State Greater Allegheny | Winthrop University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 672 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 589 | 3,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.6% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.5% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1300 | 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 |
Penn State Greater Allegheny | Winthrop University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Greater Allegheny | Winthrop University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $279 |
Diversity |
Penn State Greater Allegheny | Winthrop University | ||
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| % Men | 61% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 39% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Penn State Greater Allegheny | Winthrop University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Greater Allegheny | 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 Penn State Greater Allegheny based on total student enrollment (4,712 students vs. 363 students)
Penn State Greater Allegheny vs. Winthrop University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Greater Allegheny or Winthrop University?
- Winthrop University is 10.7% more expensive to attend than Penn State Greater Allegheny for in-state tuition ($15,306.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.4% higher at Winthrop University than Penn State Greater Allegheny ($29,636.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winthrop University than Penn State Greater Allegheny ($17,008 vs. $19,505)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winthrop University are 16.8% lower than costs at Penn State Greater Allegheny ($10,488 vs. $12,254)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Winthrop University than Penn State Greater Allegheny (97% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winthrop University students is 26.2% larger than aid received Penn State Greater Allegheny ($12,961 vs. $10,269)
Penn State Greater Allegheny vs. Winthrop University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Greater Allegheny or Winthrop University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winthrop University or Penn State Greater Allegheny .
- The average SAT score at Winthrop University (1044) is 101 points higher than at Penn State Greater Allegheny (943)
- Incoming Penn State Greater Allegheny students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Winthrop University (23)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny has a higher acceptance rate (87.6%) than Winthrop University (69.8%)
Penn State Greater Allegheny vs. Winthrop University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Greater Allegheny 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 Penn State Greater Allegheny.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than Penn State Greater Allegheny (58% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Greater Allegheny earn on average $15,800 more per year than Winthrop University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $39,500)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Winthrop University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/