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Overview |
Winthrop University | Fisk University | ||
| Location | Rock Hill, SC | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,712 | 1,055 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #655 | #630 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | winthrop.edu | fisk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Winthrop University | Fisk University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,306 | $21,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,636 | $21,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,488 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,008 | $20,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,961 | $18,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Winthrop University | Fisk University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,099 | 7,268 | ||
| Admitted | 3,557 | 5,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.8% | 71% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 6.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1195 | 1090/1450 | ||
| 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Winthrop University | Fisk University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $35,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Winthrop University | Fisk University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 58% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 88% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Winthrop University | Fisk University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Winthrop University | Fisk University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Winthrop University is larger than than Fisk University based on total student enrollment (4,712 students vs. 1,055 students)
Winthrop University vs. Fisk University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Winthrop University or Fisk University?
- Fisk University is 41.1% more expensive to attend than Winthrop University for in-state tuition ($21,600.00 vs. $15,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.2% higher at Winthrop University than Fisk University ($29,636.00 vs. $21,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winthrop University than Fisk University ($17,008 vs. $20,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winthrop University are 9.6% lower than costs at Fisk University ($10,488 vs. $11,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fisk University than Winthrop University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fisk University students is 43.4% larger than aid received Winthrop University ($18,580 vs. $12,961)
Winthrop University vs. Fisk University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Winthrop University or Fisk University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisk University or Winthrop University .
- The average SAT score at Winthrop University (1044) is 107 points higher than at Fisk University (937)
- Incoming Winthrop University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Fisk University (20)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.9 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Fisk University (3.1)
- Fisk University has a higher acceptance rate (71%) than Winthrop University (69.8%)
Winthrop University vs. Fisk University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Winthrop University or Fisk 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 Fisk University and Winthrop University.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than Fisk University (58% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Winthrop University earn on average $3,600 more per year than Fisk University graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $35,900)
- Fisk University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Fisk University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Winthrop University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisk University 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/