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CofC Coastal Carolina Lander University UofSC WCU Wofford College Wingate University Clemson South Carolina State University AU UNCG USC Aiken| Winthrop University | Augusta University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Winthrop University | Augusta University | ||
| Location | Rock Hill, SC | Augusta, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,712 | 9,140 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #655 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | winthrop.edu | augusta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Winthrop University | Augusta University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,306 | $6,892 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,636 | $22,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,488 | $9,998 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,008 | $13,572 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,961 | $8,995 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
Winthrop University | Augusta University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,099 | 5,191 | ||
| Admitted | 3,557 | 4,440 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.8% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1195 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Winthrop University | Augusta University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Winthrop University | Augusta University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $63,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $155 |
Diversity |
Winthrop University | Augusta University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Winthrop University | Augusta University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Winthrop University | Augusta University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Augusta University is larger than than Winthrop University based on total student enrollment (9,140 students vs. 4,712 students)
Winthrop University vs. Augusta University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Winthrop University or Augusta University?
- Winthrop University is 122.1% more expensive to attend than Augusta University for in-state tuition ($15,306.00 vs. $6,892.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.1% higher at Winthrop University than Augusta University ($29,636.00 vs. $22,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augusta University than Winthrop University ($13,572 vs. $17,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augusta University are 4.9% lower than costs at Winthrop University ($9,998 vs. $10,488)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Winthrop University than Augusta University (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winthrop University students is 44.1% larger than aid received Augusta University ($12,961 vs. $8,995)
Winthrop University vs. Augusta University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Winthrop University or Augusta University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augusta University or Winthrop University .
- The average SAT score at Augusta University (1045) is 1 points higher than at Winthrop University (1044)
- Incoming Winthrop University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Augusta University (23)
- Augusta University has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than Winthrop University (69.8%)
Winthrop University vs. Augusta University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Winthrop University or Augusta 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 Augusta University and Winthrop University.
- Graduates from Augusta University earn on average $23,800 more per year than Winthrop University graduates after ten years. ($63,300 vs. $39,500)
- Augusta University students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $27,000)
- Augusta University graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($155 vs. $279)
- More Augusta University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Winthrop University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/