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Overview |
Winthrop University | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Rock Hill, SC | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,712 | 96,709 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #655 | #852 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | winthrop.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Winthrop University | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,306 | $21,374 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,636 | $21,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,488 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,008 | $29,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,961 | $12,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Winthrop University | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,099 | 30,943 | ||
| Admitted | 3,557 | 30,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.8% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 19.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1195 | 1040/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Winthrop University | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $249 |
Diversity |
Winthrop University | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 31% |
Students |
Winthrop University | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Winthrop University | Liberty University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Liberty University is larger than than Winthrop University based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 4,712 students)
Winthrop University vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Winthrop University or Liberty University?
- Liberty University is 39.6% more expensive to attend than Winthrop University for in-state tuition ($21,374.00 vs. $15,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.7% higher at Winthrop University than Liberty University ($29,636.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winthrop University than Liberty University ($17,008 vs. $29,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winthrop University are 17.8% lower than costs at Liberty University ($10,488 vs. $12,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Liberty University than Winthrop University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winthrop University students is 3.9% larger than aid received Liberty University ($12,961 vs. $12,471)
Winthrop University vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Winthrop University or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or Winthrop University .
- The average SAT score at Liberty University (1070) is 26 points higher than at Winthrop University (1044)
- Incoming Liberty University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Winthrop University (23)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Liberty University (3.56)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than Winthrop University (69.8%)
Winthrop University vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Winthrop University or Liberty 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 Liberty University and Winthrop University.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than Liberty University (58% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Winthrop University earn on average $400 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $39,100)
- Liberty University students graduate with a $2,834 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($24,166 vs. $27,000)
- Liberty University graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More Winthrop University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/