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Overview |
Winthrop University | Fairmont State | ||
| Location | Rock Hill, SC | Fairmont, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,712 | 3,498 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #655 | #979 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | winthrop.edu | fairmontstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Winthrop University | Fairmont State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,306 | $6,022 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,636 | $15,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,488 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,008 | $10,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,961 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 94% |
Admission |
Winthrop University | Fairmont State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,099 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 3,557 | 1,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.8% | 98.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1195 | 820/1050 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Winthrop University | Fairmont State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Winthrop University | Fairmont State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $227 |
Diversity |
Winthrop University | Fairmont State | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Winthrop University | Fairmont State | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Winthrop University | Fairmont State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Winthrop University is larger than than Fairmont State based on total student enrollment (4,712 students vs. 3,498 students)
Winthrop University vs. Fairmont State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Winthrop University or Fairmont State ?
- Winthrop University is 154.2% more expensive to attend than Fairmont State for in-state tuition ($15,306.00 vs. $6,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.5% higher at Winthrop University than Fairmont State University ($29,636.00 vs. $15,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairmont State University than Winthrop University ($10,794 vs. $17,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairmont State University are 4.6% lower than costs at Winthrop University ($10,022 vs. $10,488)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Winthrop University than Fairmont State University (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winthrop University students is 98% larger than aid received Fairmont State University ($12,961 vs. $6,547)
Winthrop University vs. Fairmont State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Winthrop University or Fairmont State ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairmont State or Winthrop University .
- The average SAT score at Winthrop University (1044) is 82 points higher than at Fairmont State (962)
- Incoming Winthrop University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Fairmont State (21)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Fairmont State (3.36)
- Fairmont State has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than Winthrop University (69.8%)
Winthrop University vs. Fairmont State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Winthrop University or Fairmont State ? 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 Fairmont State and Winthrop University.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than Fairmont State University (58% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Winthrop University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Fairmont State graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $37,600)
- Fairmont State University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- Fairmont State graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More Winthrop University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fairmont State students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/