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Overview |
Winthrop University | UWT | ||
| Location | Rock Hill, SC | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,712 | 4,794 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #655 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | winthrop.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Winthrop University | UWT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,306 | $11,189 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,636 | $39,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,488 | $14,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,008 | $10,680 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,961 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 68% |
Admission |
Winthrop University | UWT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,099 | 1,974 | ||
| Admitted | 3,557 | 1,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.8% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1195 | 960/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Winthrop University | UWT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Winthrop University | UWT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $155 |
Diversity |
Winthrop University | UWT | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Winthrop University | UWT | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Winthrop University | UWT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus is larger than than Winthrop University based on total student enrollment (4,794 students vs. 4,712 students)
Winthrop University vs. UWT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Winthrop University or UWT?
- Winthrop University is 36.8% more expensive to attend than UWT for in-state tuition ($15,306.00 vs. $11,189.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.9% higher at UWT than Winthrop University ($39,687.00 vs. $29,636.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Tacoma Campus than Winthrop University ($10,680 vs. $17,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winthrop University are 35.6% lower than costs at University of Washington Tacoma Campus ($10,488 vs. $14,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Winthrop University than University of Washington Tacoma Campus (97% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winthrop University students is 0% larger than aid received University of Washington Tacoma Campus ($12,961 vs. $12,961)
Winthrop University vs. UWT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Winthrop University or UWT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWT or Winthrop University .
- The average SAT score at Winthrop University (1044) is 78 points higher than at UWT (966)
- Incoming Winthrop University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UWT (19)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at UWT (3.41)
- UWT has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Winthrop University (69.8%)
Winthrop University vs. UWT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Winthrop University or UWT? 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 UWT and Winthrop University.
- Graduates from University of Washington Tacoma Campus earn on average $26,300 more per year than Winthrop University graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $39,500)
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $27,000)
- UWT graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($155 vs. $279)
- More UWT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Winthrop University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/