Cabarrus College of Health Sciences vs Winthrop

Cabarrus College of Health Sciences and Winthrop University, both esteemed institutions of higher learning in North Carolina, offer distinct educational experiences tailored to diverse student aspirations. Cabarrus College, renowned for its focus on healthcare professions, boasts a remarkable 100% acceptance rate, welcoming students from all backgrounds to pursue their passion in the medical field. Winthrop University, on the other hand, maintains a selective admissions policy with an acceptance rate of 73%, attracting students seeking a comprehensive liberal arts education. While Cabarrus College primarily caters to students seeking associate degrees in nursing and health sciences, Winthrop University offers a wider range of undergraduate and graduate programs, including popular majors like business, education, and psychology. Explore the detailed comparison table below to delve into further distinctions between these two institutions, encompassing student body demographics, graduation rates, and additional factors that may influence your academic journey.

	Cabarrus College of Health Sciences	Winthrop University
Overview
Location	Concord, North Carolina	Rock Hill, South Carolina
Campus setting	City: Midsize	City: Small
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate		68.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	46.0%	63.9%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $50	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $50
SAT range	945 - 1145	1000 - 1195
ACT range	20 - 25	20 - 26
Students submitting SAT score	67.0%	43.0%
Students submitting ACT score	60.0%	21.0%
Total number of applicants	50	5,582
Total number of admissions given out	23	3,567
Admitted students who chose to enroll	15	818
Yield rate	65.2%	22.9%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Not required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$31,290	In state: $34,720 Out of state: $49,050
Average net price	$18,506	$17,100
Tuition	$13,850	In state: $15,306 Out of state: $29,636
Room & board		Room/dormitory: $6,302 Meal plan: $3,898
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	50.0% Average amount $7,420	99.0% Average amount $11,526
Students receiving federal student loan	90.0% Average amount $5,944	67.0% Average amount $5,581
Students taking out private loans	20.0% Average amount $4,500	14.0% Average amount $10,587

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	438 Men 6.4% Women 93.6%	3,973 Men 32.5% Women 67.5%
Graduate students	119 Men 5.9% Women 94.1%	1,201 Men 17.8% Women 82.2%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Moderate
Out-of-state students	N/A	9.5%
International students	N/A	1.3%
Campus local/setting	City: Midsize	City: Small
Dormitory capacity	N/A	2,117
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	South Carolina North Carolina Georgia Virginia New Jersey

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Multidisciplinary Studies Liberal Arts	Business Education Visual & Performing Arts Psychology Public Administration and Social Service
Students to faculty ratio	7:1	12:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	79.0%	58.2%
Dropout rate	21.1%	21.4%
Transferred out	N/A	20.1%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $58,677 Year 2: $53,219 Year 3: $55,481 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $38,111 Year 2: $37,748 Year 3: $32,155 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $65,605 Year 2: $63,997 Year 3: N/A	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $54,004 Year 2: $54,724 Year 3: $68,513 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $55,366 Year 2: $56,641 Year 3: $57,249 Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services (Graduate/Professional Certificates) Year 1: $45,414 Year 2: $43,240 Year 3: $45,338 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $36,918 Year 2: $40,269 Year 3: $44,705 Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $38,829 Year 3: $44,224 Social Work (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $41,684 Year 2: $42,123 Year 3: $44,015 Political Science and Government (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $26,207 Year 2: $19,227 Year 3: $42,116 Student Counseling and Personnel Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $39,190 Year 2: $39,074 Year 3: $41,551 Design and Applied Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $37,116 Year 2: $35,274 Year 3: $41,363 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $38,564 Year 2: $38,700 Year 3: $40,624

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