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Overview |
Shorter | Winthrop University | ||
| Location | Rome, GA | Rock Hill, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,515 | 4,712 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #872 | #655 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shorter.edu | winthrop.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shorter | Winthrop University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,380 | $15,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,380 | $29,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,400 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,490 | $17,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,057 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Shorter | Winthrop University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 871 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 849 | 3,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1290 | 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 | Aug 25, 2024 |
Academics |
Shorter | Winthrop University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shorter | Winthrop University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,418 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $279 |
Diversity |
Shorter | Winthrop University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Shorter | Winthrop University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Shorter | Winthrop University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Winthrop University is larger than than Shorter based on total student enrollment (4,712 students vs. 1,515 students)
Shorter vs. Winthrop University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shorter or Winthrop University?
- Shorter University is 46.2% more expensive to attend than Winthrop University for in-state tuition ($22,380.00 vs. $15,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.4% higher at Winthrop University than Shorter University ($29,636.00 vs. $22,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shorter University than Winthrop University ($13,490 vs. $17,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shorter University are 11.6% lower than costs at Winthrop University ($9,400 vs. $10,488)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University than Winthrop University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shorter University students is 54.7% larger than aid received Winthrop University ($20,057 vs. $12,961)
Shorter vs. Winthrop University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shorter or Winthrop University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winthrop University or Shorter .
- The average SAT score at Winthrop University (1044) is 75 points higher than at Shorter (969)
- Incoming Winthrop University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Shorter (21)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.75 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Shorter (3.25)
- Shorter has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Winthrop University (69.8%)
Shorter vs. Winthrop University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shorter 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 Shorter.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than Shorter University (58% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Shorter University earn on average $9,800 more per year than Winthrop University graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $39,500)
- Winthrop University students graduate with a $1,418 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,418)
- Winthrop University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter graduates. ($279 vs. $293)
- More Winthrop University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/