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CofC Coastal Carolina Lander University UofSC WCU CSU Wofford College Wingate University Clemson South Carolina State University AU UNCG| Presbyterian College | Winthrop University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PC | Winthrop University | ||
| Location | Clinton, SC | Rock Hill, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,199 | 4,712 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #333 | #655 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | presby.edu | winthrop.edu | ||
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Costs |
PC | Winthrop University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,990 | $15,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,990 | $29,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,300 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,571 | $17,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,379 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
PC | Winthrop University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,329 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 1,977 | 3,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.4% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1270 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 21, 2023 |
Academics |
PC | Winthrop University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PC | Winthrop University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,108 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $279 |
Diversity |
PC | Winthrop University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
PC | Winthrop University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 11% | ||
Campus |
PC | 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 PC based on total student enrollment (4,712 students vs. 1,199 students)
PC vs. Winthrop University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PC or Winthrop University?
- Presbyterian College is 154.7% more expensive to attend than Winthrop University for in-state tuition ($38,990.00 vs. $15,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.6% higher at PC than Winthrop University ($38,990.00 vs. $29,636.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winthrop University than PC ($17,008 vs. $21,571)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winthrop University are 7.7% lower than costs at Presbyterian College ($10,488 vs. $11,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College than Winthrop University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 165.2% larger than aid received Winthrop University ($34,379 vs. $12,961)
PC vs. Winthrop University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PC or Winthrop University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winthrop University or PC .
- The average SAT score at Presbyterian College (1082) is 38 points higher than at Winthrop University (1044)
- Incoming PC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Winthrop University (23)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at PC (3.6)
- Winthrop University has a higher acceptance rate (69.8%) than PC (59.4%)
PC vs. Winthrop University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PC 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 PC.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than Winthrop University (68% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $8,200 more per year than Winthrop University graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $39,500)
- Presbyterian College students graduate with a $892 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($26,108 vs. $27,000)
- PC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Winthrop University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/