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Overview |
EC | Wofford College | ||
| Location | Elmira, NY | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 657 | 1,873 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #154 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmira.edu | wofford.edu | ||
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Costs |
EC | Wofford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,152 | $51,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,152 | $51,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,990 | $15,015 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,551 | $31,061 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,386 | $38,779 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
EC | Wofford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,109 | 4,183 | ||
| Admitted | 1,915 | 2,451 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 58.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.5% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1116/1332 | 1200/1350 | ||
| 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 |
EC | Wofford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EC | Wofford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $58,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,747 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
EC | Wofford College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
EC | Wofford College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 44% | ||
Campus |
EC | 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
- Wofford College is larger than than EC based on total student enrollment (1,873 students vs. 657 students)
EC vs. Wofford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EC or Wofford College?
- Wofford College is 43.1% more expensive to attend than EC for in-state tuition ($51,750.00 vs. $36,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.1% higher at Wofford College than Elmira College ($51,750.00 vs. $36,152.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elmira College than Wofford College ($24,551 vs. $31,061)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmira College are 7.3% lower than costs at Wofford College ($13,990 vs. $15,015)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elmira College than Wofford College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 47% larger than aid received Elmira College ($38,779 vs. $26,386)
EC vs. Wofford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EC or Wofford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wofford College or EC .
- Accepted freshman Wofford College students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at EC (3.22)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Wofford College (58.6%)
EC vs. Wofford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EC 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 EC.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than Elmira College (79% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $12,100 more per year than EC graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $46,000)
- Wofford College students graduate with a $1,253 lower median federal student loan debt than EC graduates. ($25,747 vs. $27,000)
- Wofford College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than EC graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Wofford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EC students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/