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Overview |
Emory | Wofford College | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,046 | 1,873 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #24 | #154 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emory.edu | wofford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory | Wofford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,920 | $51,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,920 | $51,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,972 | $15,015 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,986 | $31,061 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $50,828 | $38,779 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 46% | 99% |
Admission |
Emory | Wofford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,929 | 4,183 | ||
| Admitted | 3,543 | 2,451 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.1% | 58.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.2% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1460/1550 | 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 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Emory | Wofford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory | Wofford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,500 | $58,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,233 | $25,747 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $266 |
Diversity |
Emory | Wofford College | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 33% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Emory | Wofford College | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Emory | Wofford College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emory University is larger than than Wofford College based on total student enrollment (15,046 students vs. 1,873 students)
Emory vs. Wofford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory or Wofford College?
- Emory University is 15.8% more expensive to attend than Wofford College for in-state tuition ($59,920.00 vs. $51,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.8% higher at Emory than Wofford College ($59,920.00 vs. $51,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emory University than Wofford College ($27,986 vs. $31,061)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wofford College are 26.4% lower than costs at Emory University ($15,015 vs. $18,972)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wofford College than Emory University (99% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory University students is 31.1% larger than aid received Wofford College ($50,828 vs. $38,779)
Emory vs. Wofford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory or Wofford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wofford College or Emory .
- The average SAT score at Emory University (1380) is 210 points higher than at Wofford College (1170)
- Incoming Emory students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Wofford College (26)
- Accepted freshman Emory students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Wofford College (3.7)
- Wofford College has a higher acceptance rate (58.6%) than Emory (11.1%)
Emory vs. Wofford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory 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 Emory.
- The graduation rate at Emory is higher than Wofford College (90% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Emory University earn on average $23,400 more per year than Wofford College graduates after ten years. ($81,500 vs. $58,100)
- Emory University students graduate with a $8,514 lower median federal student loan debt than Wofford College graduates. ($17,233 vs. $25,747)
- Emory graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Wofford College graduates. ($178 vs. $266)
- More Emory graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wofford College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/