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Overview |
Winthrop University | KSU | ||
| Location | Rock Hill, SC | Kennesaw, Georgia | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,712 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #655 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | winthrop.edu | kennesaw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Winthrop University | KSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,306 | $4,078 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,636 | $13,796 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,488 | $11,467 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,008 | $15,451 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,961 | $5,161 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 81% |
Admission |
Winthrop University | KSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,099 | 8,773 | ||
| Admitted | 3,557 | 5,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.8% | 62.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 54.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 21/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1195 | 1070/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
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Academics |
Winthrop University | KSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Winthrop University | KSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
Winthrop University | KSU | ||
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| % Men | 31% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 69% | NaN | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Winthrop University | KSU | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | - | ||
Campus |
Winthrop University | KSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 KSU based on total student enrollment (4,712 students vs. 0 students)
Winthrop University vs. KSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Winthrop University or KSU?
- Winthrop University is 275.3% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($15,306.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.8% higher at Winthrop University than Kennesaw State University ($29,636.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kennesaw State University than Winthrop University ($15,451 vs. $17,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winthrop University are 9.3% lower than costs at Kennesaw State University ($10,488 vs. $11,467)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Winthrop University than Kennesaw State University (97% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winthrop University students is 151.1% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($12,961 vs. $5,161)
Winthrop University vs. KSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Winthrop University or KSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KSU or Winthrop University .
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.67 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at KSU (3.33)
- Winthrop University has a higher acceptance rate (69.8%) than KSU (62.5%)
Winthrop University vs. KSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Winthrop University or KSU? 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 KSU and Winthrop University.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than Kennesaw State University (58% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/