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Overview |
Winthrop University | MBC | ||
| Location | Rock Hill, SC | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,712 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #655 | #1040 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | winthrop.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Winthrop University | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,306 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,636 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,488 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,008 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,961 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Winthrop University | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,099 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,557 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1195 | 940/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Winthrop University | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Winthrop University | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Winthrop University | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Winthrop University | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Winthrop University | MBC | ||
| 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 MBC based on total student enrollment (4,712 students vs. 1,957 students)
Winthrop University vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Winthrop University or MBC?
- Mary Baldwin College is 106.5% more expensive to attend than Winthrop University for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $15,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.7% higher at MBC than Winthrop University ($31,611.00 vs. $29,636.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winthrop University than MBC ($17,008 vs. $18,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mary Baldwin College are 1.6% lower than costs at Winthrop University ($10,320 vs. $10,488)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College than Winthrop University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 88.2% larger than aid received Winthrop University ($24,389 vs. $12,961)
Which college is harder to get into, Winthrop University or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or Winthrop University .
- The average SAT score at Winthrop University (1044) is 35 points higher than at MBC (1009)
- Incoming Winthrop University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at MBC (22)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at MBC (3.57)
Winthrop University vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Winthrop University or MBC? 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 MBC and Winthrop University.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than Mary Baldwin College (58% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Winthrop University earn on average $1,100 more per year than MBC graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $38,400)
- Mary Baldwin College and Winthrop University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mary Baldwin College and Winthrop University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More MBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Winthrop University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/