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Old Dominion Longwood University JMU CofC Coastal Carolina VSU Lander University UofSC Virginia Tech VCU Mason WCU| Winthrop University | Radford University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Winthrop University | RU | ||
| Location | Rock Hill, SC | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,712 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #655 | #566 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | winthrop.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Winthrop University | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,306 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,636 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,488 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,008 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,961 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
Winthrop University | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,099 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 3,557 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.8% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1195 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Winthrop University | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Winthrop University | RU | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Winthrop University | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Winthrop University | RU | ||
| 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
- Radford University is larger than than Winthrop University based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 4,712 students)
Winthrop University vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Winthrop University or RU?
- Winthrop University is 87.7% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($15,306.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.4% higher at Winthrop University than Radford University ($29,636.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winthrop University than RU ($17,008 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winthrop University are 0.8% lower than costs at Radford University ($10,488 vs. $10,567)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Winthrop University than Radford University (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winthrop University students is 33.2% larger than aid received Radford University ($12,961 vs. $9,733)
Winthrop University vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Winthrop University or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Winthrop University .
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.69 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at RU (3.31)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Winthrop University (69.8%)
Winthrop University vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Winthrop University or RU? 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 RU and Winthrop University.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than Radford University (58% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $7,900 more per year than Winthrop University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $39,500)
- Radford University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- RU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Winthrop University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/