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Overview |
TROY | Winthrop University | ||
| Location | Troy, AL | Rock Hill, SC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,156 | 4,712 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #963 | #655 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | troy.edu | winthrop.edu | ||
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Costs |
TROY | Winthrop University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,312 | $15,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,624 | $29,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,599 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,187 | $17,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 97% |
Admission |
TROY | Winthrop University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,035 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 6,672 | 3,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 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 |
TROY | Winthrop University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TROY | Winthrop University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
TROY | Winthrop University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
TROY | Winthrop University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 11% | ||
Campus |
TROY | Winthrop University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Troy University is larger than than Winthrop University based on total student enrollment (14,156 students vs. 4,712 students)
TROY vs. Winthrop University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TROY or Winthrop University?
- Winthrop University is 64.4% more expensive to attend than TROY for in-state tuition ($15,306.00 vs. $9,312.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.1% higher at Winthrop University than Troy University ($29,636.00 vs. $18,624.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Troy University than Winthrop University ($13,187 vs. $17,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Troy University are 38% lower than costs at Winthrop University ($7,599 vs. $10,488)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Winthrop University than Troy University (97% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winthrop University students is 47.2% larger than aid received Troy University ($12,961 vs. $8,806)
TROY vs. Winthrop University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TROY or Winthrop University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winthrop University or TROY .
- The average SAT score at Troy University (1046) is 2 points higher than at Winthrop University (1044)
- Incoming TROY students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Winthrop University (23)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at TROY (3.5)
- TROY has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Winthrop University (69.8%)
TROY vs. Winthrop University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TROY 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 TROY.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than Troy University (58% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Winthrop University earn on average $100 more per year than TROY graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $39,400)
- Troy University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- TROY graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Winthrop University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TROY students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/