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UofSC Clemson Coastal Carolina Furman Elon CSU USC Beaufort Winthrop University Davidson Citadel Military College of South Carolina Auburn ASU| College of Charleston | Wofford College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CofC | Wofford College | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,885 | 1,823 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #428 | #135 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cofc.edu | wofford.edu | ||
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Costs |
CofC | Wofford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,518 | $49,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,338 | $49,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,986 | $14,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,120 | $31,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $36,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
CofC | Wofford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,020 | 4,425 | ||
| Admitted | 16,666 | 2,663 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 60.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1300 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CofC | Wofford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CofC | Wofford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $58,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,747 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $266 |
Diversity |
CofC | Wofford College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
CofC | Wofford College | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 44% | ||
Campus |
CofC | Wofford College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- College of Charleston is larger than than Wofford College based on total student enrollment (10,885 students vs. 1,823 students)
CofC vs. Wofford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CofC or Wofford College?
- Wofford College is 297.5% more expensive to attend than CofC for in-state tuition ($49,760.00 vs. $12,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.8% higher at Wofford College than College of Charleston ($49,760.00 vs. $35,338.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Charleston than Wofford College ($21,120 vs. $31,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Charleston are 14.9% lower than costs at Wofford College ($12,986 vs. $14,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Charleston than Wofford College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 279% larger than aid received College of Charleston ($36,005 vs. $9,499)
CofC vs. Wofford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CofC or Wofford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wofford College or CofC .
- The average SAT score at Wofford College (1170) is 29 points higher than at CofC (1141)
- Incoming CofC students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Wofford College (26)
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Wofford College (3.7)
- CofC has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Wofford College (60.2%)
CofC vs. Wofford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CofC 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 CofC.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than College of Charleston (79% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $11,900 more per year than CofC graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $46,200)
- College of Charleston students graduate with a $4,247 lower median federal student loan debt than Wofford College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,747)
- CofC graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Wofford College graduates. ($222 vs. $266)
- More Wofford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CofC students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/