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Overview |
Winthrop University | VWC | ||
| Location | Rock Hill, SC | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,712 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #655 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | winthrop.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Winthrop University | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,306 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,636 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,488 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,008 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,961 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Winthrop University | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,099 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 3,557 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.8% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1195 | 1190/1365 | ||
| 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 | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Winthrop University | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Winthrop University | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Winthrop University | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Winthrop University | VWC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Winthrop University is larger than than VWC based on total student enrollment (4,712 students vs. 1,538 students)
Winthrop University vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Winthrop University or VWC?
- Virginia Wesleyan College is 135.3% more expensive to attend than Winthrop University for in-state tuition ($36,010.00 vs. $15,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.5% higher at VWC than Winthrop University ($36,010.00 vs. $29,636.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winthrop University than VWC ($17,008 vs. $23,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winthrop University are 5.5% lower than costs at Virginia Wesleyan College ($10,488 vs. $11,070)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Wesleyan College than Winthrop University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Wesleyan College students is 112.7% larger than aid received Winthrop University ($27,568 vs. $12,961)
Winthrop University vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Winthrop University or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or Winthrop University .
- The average SAT score at Winthrop University (1044) is 62 points higher than at VWC (982)
- Incoming Winthrop University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at VWC (22)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at VWC (3.39)
- VWC has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than Winthrop University (69.8%)
Winthrop University vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Winthrop University or VWC? 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 VWC and Winthrop University.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (58% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Virginia Wesleyan College earn on average $2,200 more per year than Winthrop University graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $39,500)
- Virginia Wesleyan College and Winthrop University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Virginia Wesleyan College and Winthrop University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More VWC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Winthrop University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/