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Overview |
Winthrop University | WVU | ||
| Location | Rock Hill, SC | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,712 | 24,741 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #655 | #559 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | winthrop.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Winthrop University | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,306 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,636 | $26,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,488 | $11,618 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,008 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,961 | $11,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 94% |
Admission |
Winthrop University | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,099 | 18,206 | ||
| Admitted | 3,557 | 16,091 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.8% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1195 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Winthrop University | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
Winthrop University | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Winthrop University | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Winthrop University | WVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- West Virginia University is larger than than Winthrop University based on total student enrollment (24,741 students vs. 4,712 students)
Winthrop University vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Winthrop University or WVU?
- Winthrop University is 63.5% more expensive to attend than WVU for in-state tuition ($15,306.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.5% higher at Winthrop University than West Virginia University ($29,636.00 vs. $26,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than Winthrop University ($12,202 vs. $17,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winthrop University are 10.8% lower than costs at West Virginia University ($10,488 vs. $11,618)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Winthrop University than West Virginia University (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winthrop University students is 10.9% larger than aid received West Virginia University ($12,961 vs. $11,685)
Winthrop University vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Winthrop University or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or Winthrop University .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University (1078) is 34 points higher than at Winthrop University (1044)
- Incoming WVU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Winthrop University (23)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at WVU (3.45)
- WVU has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Winthrop University (69.8%)
Winthrop University vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Winthrop University or WVU? 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 WVU and Winthrop University.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than West Virginia University (58% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University earn on average $11,100 more per year than Winthrop University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $39,500)
- West Virginia University students graduate with a $2,999 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($24,001 vs. $27,000)
- WVU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More WVU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Winthrop University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/