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Overview |
Winthrop University | Shepherd University | ||
| Location | Rock Hill, SC | Shepherdstown, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,712 | 3,235 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #655 | #866 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | winthrop.edu | shepherd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Winthrop University | Shepherd University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,306 | $6,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,636 | $15,774 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,488 | $10,987 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,008 | $9,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,961 | $7,328 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 93% |
Admission |
Winthrop University | Shepherd University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,099 | 1,690 | ||
| Admitted | 3,557 | 1,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.8% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1195 | 930/1170 | ||
| 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Winthrop University | Shepherd University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,223 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $229 |
Diversity |
Winthrop University | Shepherd University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Winthrop University | Shepherd University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Winthrop University | Shepherd 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 Shepherd University based on total student enrollment (4,712 students vs. 3,235 students)
Winthrop University vs. Shepherd University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Winthrop University or Shepherd University?
- Winthrop University is 143.4% more expensive to attend than Shepherd University for in-state tuition ($15,306.00 vs. $6,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.9% higher at Winthrop University than Shepherd University ($29,636.00 vs. $15,774.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shepherd University than Winthrop University ($9,827 vs. $17,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winthrop University are 4.8% lower than costs at Shepherd University ($10,488 vs. $10,987)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Winthrop University than Shepherd University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winthrop University students is 76.9% larger than aid received Shepherd University ($12,961 vs. $7,328)
Winthrop University vs. Shepherd University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Winthrop University or Shepherd University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shepherd University or Winthrop University .
- The average SAT score at Winthrop University (1044) is 49 points higher than at Shepherd University (995)
- Incoming Winthrop University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Shepherd University (22)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Shepherd University (3.6)
- Shepherd University has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Winthrop University (69.8%)
Winthrop University vs. Shepherd University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Winthrop University or Shepherd 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 Shepherd University and Winthrop University.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than Shepherd University (58% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Shepherd University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Winthrop University graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $39,500)
- Shepherd University students graduate with a $4,777 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($22,223 vs. $27,000)
- Shepherd University graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($229 vs. $279)
- More Shepherd University 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/