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Overview |
NC State | Wofford College | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 36,700 | 1,823 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #123 | #135 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncsu.edu | wofford.edu | ||
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Costs |
NC State | Wofford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,535 | $49,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,276 | $49,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,748 | $14,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,852 | $31,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,181 | $36,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 98% |
Admission |
NC State | Wofford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,568 | 4,425 | ||
| Admitted | 16,779 | 2,663 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.2% | 60.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.5% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1460 | 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 |
NC State | Wofford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NC State | Wofford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,200 | $58,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,782 | $25,747 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $266 |
Diversity |
NC State | Wofford College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
NC State | Wofford College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 44% | ||
Campus |
NC State | 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
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh is larger than than Wofford College based on total student enrollment (36,700 students vs. 1,823 students)
NC State vs. Wofford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NC State or Wofford College?
- Wofford College is 661.4% more expensive to attend than NC State for in-state tuition ($49,760.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76% higher at Wofford College than North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($49,760.00 vs. $28,276.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina State University at Raleigh than Wofford College ($14,852 vs. $31,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina State University at Raleigh are 17% lower than costs at Wofford College ($12,748 vs. $14,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wofford College than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (98% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 292.2% larger than aid received North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($36,005 vs. $9,181)
NC State vs. Wofford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NC State or Wofford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wofford College or NC State .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina State University at Raleigh (1264) is 94 points higher than at Wofford College (1170)
- Incoming NC State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Wofford College (26)
- Accepted freshman NC State students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Wofford College (3.7)
- Wofford College has a higher acceptance rate (60.2%) than NC State (47.2%)
NC State vs. Wofford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NC State 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 NC State.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (79% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $900 more per year than NC State graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $57,200)
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh students graduate with a $4,965 lower median federal student loan debt than Wofford College graduates. ($20,782 vs. $25,747)
- NC State graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Wofford College graduates. ($214 vs. $266)
- More Wofford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NC State students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/