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Overview |
JCU | Wofford College | ||
| Location | University Heights, OH | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,773 | 1,873 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #247 | #154 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcu.edu | wofford.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCU | Wofford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,300 | $51,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,300 | $51,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,160 | $15,015 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $31,061 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,359 | $38,779 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
JCU | Wofford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,238 | 4,183 | ||
| Admitted | 3,437 | 2,451 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 58.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1350 | 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, 2026 |
Academics |
JCU | Wofford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCU | Wofford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $58,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,939 | $25,747 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $266 |
Diversity |
JCU | Wofford College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
JCU | Wofford College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 44% | ||
Campus |
JCU | Wofford College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- John Carroll University is larger than than Wofford College based on total student enrollment (2,773 students vs. 1,873 students)
JCU vs. Wofford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCU or Wofford College?
- Wofford College is 9.4% more expensive to attend than JCU for in-state tuition ($51,750.00 vs. $47,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.4% higher at Wofford College than John Carroll University ($51,750.00 vs. $47,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at John Carroll University than Wofford College ($30,790 vs. $31,061)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Carroll University are 6% lower than costs at Wofford College ($14,160 vs. $15,015)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than Wofford College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 19.8% larger than aid received John Carroll University ($38,779 vs. $32,359)
JCU vs. Wofford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCU or Wofford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wofford College or JCU .
- The average SAT score at Wofford College (1170) is 43 points higher than at JCU (1127)
- Incoming Wofford College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at JCU (25)
- Accepted freshman Wofford College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at JCU (3.66)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Wofford College (58.6%)
JCU vs. Wofford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCU 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 JCU.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than John Carroll University (79% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $500 more per year than JCU graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $57,600)
- Wofford College students graduate with a $1,192 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($25,747 vs. $26,939)
- Wofford College graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($266 vs. $278)
- More Wofford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/