Key differences on Getting in
- 1
U. South Carolina Aiken's yield is 13 pts higher than Winthrop's
Yield rate - 2
Winthrop's SAT midpoint is 15 points higher than U. South Carolina Aiken's
SAT midpoint - 3
U. South Carolina Aiken admits 79% vs. 79% at Winthrop
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- U. South Carolina AikenAccessible
- WinthropAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 900–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 15–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- U. South Carolina AikenTest-optional
- WinthropTest-optional
How they read a record
U. South Carolina Aiken
GPA, the high school record, class rank, and a college-prep program are required.
Winthrop
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required.
What they look at
| Factor | U. South Carolina Aiken | Winthrop |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Required | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Recommendations | Not considered | Considered |
| Essay | Not considered | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Considered | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why