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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College CofC Coastal Carolina Old Dominion Lander University UofSC VCU Mason WCU| Winthrop University | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Winthrop University | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Rock Hill, SC | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,712 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #655 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | winthrop.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Winthrop University | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,306 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,636 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,488 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,008 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,961 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 95% |
Admission |
Winthrop University | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,099 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 3,557 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.8% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1195 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Winthrop University | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Winthrop University | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Winthrop University | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Winthrop University | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Winthrop University | Longwood 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 Longwood University based on total student enrollment (4,712 students vs. 4,358 students)
Winthrop University vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Winthrop University or Longwood University?
- Winthrop University is 74.9% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($15,306.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.6% higher at Winthrop University than Longwood University ($29,636.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winthrop University than Longwood University ($17,008 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winthrop University are 36.5% lower than costs at Longwood University ($10,488 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Winthrop University than Longwood University (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winthrop University students is 25.4% larger than aid received Longwood University ($12,961 vs. $10,332)
Winthrop University vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Winthrop University or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Winthrop University .
- The average SAT score at Winthrop University (1044) is 59 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming Winthrop University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Longwood University (3.59)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Winthrop University (69.8%)
Winthrop University vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Winthrop University or Longwood 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 Longwood University and Winthrop University.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Winthrop University (60% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Winthrop University graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $39,500)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Longwood 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/