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Overview |
UofSC | Winthrop University | ||
| Location | Columbia, SC | Rock Hill, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 35,653 | 4,712 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #208 | #655 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sc.edu | winthrop.edu | ||
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Costs |
UofSC | Winthrop University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,288 | $15,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,528 | $29,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,780 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,427 | $17,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,880 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
UofSC | Winthrop University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 42,188 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 27,022 | 3,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.1% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1380 | 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 | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
UofSC | Winthrop University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UofSC | Winthrop University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,700 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
UofSC | Winthrop University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
UofSC | Winthrop University | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 11% | ||
Campus |
UofSC | Winthrop University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Columbia is larger than than Winthrop University based on total student enrollment (35,653 students vs. 4,712 students)
UofSC vs. Winthrop University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UofSC or Winthrop University?
- Winthrop University is 24.6% more expensive to attend than UofSC for in-state tuition ($15,306.00 vs. $12,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.1% higher at UofSC than Winthrop University ($33,528.00 vs. $29,636.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winthrop University than UofSC ($17,008 vs. $22,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winthrop University are 12.3% lower than costs at University of South Carolina Columbia ($10,488 vs. $11,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Columbia than Winthrop University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winthrop University students is 88.4% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Columbia ($12,961 vs. $6,880)
UofSC vs. Winthrop University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UofSC or Winthrop University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winthrop University or UofSC .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Columbia (1220) is 176 points higher than at Winthrop University (1044)
- Incoming UofSC students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Winthrop University (23)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at UofSC (3.69)
- Winthrop University has a higher acceptance rate (69.8%) than UofSC (64.1%)
UofSC vs. Winthrop University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UofSC 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 UofSC.
- The graduation rate at UofSC is higher than Winthrop University (70% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Columbia earn on average $12,200 more per year than Winthrop University graduates after ten years. ($51,700 vs. $39,500)
- University of South Carolina Columbia students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- UofSC graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More UofSC 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/