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Overview |
Benedictine College | Wofford College | ||
| Location | Atchison, KS | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,362 | 1,823 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #662 | #135 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | benedictine.edu | wofford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine College | Wofford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,920 | $49,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,920 | $49,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,580 | $14,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,067 | $31,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,907 | $36,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Benedictine College | Wofford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,895 | 4,425 | ||
| Admitted | 2,861 | 2,663 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | 60.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1360 | 1200/1353 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Benedictine College | Wofford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine College | Wofford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $58,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,747 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Benedictine College | Wofford College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Benedictine College | Wofford College | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine College | Wofford College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Benedictine College is larger than than Wofford College based on total student enrollment (2,362 students vs. 1,823 students)
Benedictine College vs. Wofford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine College or Wofford College?
- Wofford College is 51.2% more expensive to attend than Benedictine College for in-state tuition ($49,760.00 vs. $32,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.2% higher at Wofford College than Benedictine College ($49,760.00 vs. $32,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedictine College than Wofford College ($30,067 vs. $31,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine College are 28.8% lower than costs at Wofford College ($11,580 vs. $14,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedictine College than Wofford College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 72.2% larger than aid received Benedictine College ($36,005 vs. $20,907)
Benedictine College vs. Wofford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine College or Wofford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wofford College or Benedictine College .
- The average SAT score at Wofford College (1170) is 41 points higher than at Benedictine College (1129)
- Incoming Wofford College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Benedictine College (25)
- Accepted freshman Wofford College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Benedictine College (3.57)
- Benedictine College has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than Wofford College (60.2%)
Benedictine College vs. Wofford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine College or Wofford College? 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 Wofford College and Benedictine College.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than Benedictine College (79% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $15,500 more per year than Benedictine College graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $42,600)
- Wofford College students graduate with a $1,253 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedictine College graduates. ($25,747 vs. $27,000)
- Wofford College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Benedictine College graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Wofford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/