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Overview |
Ohio University | Wofford College | ||
| Location | Athens, OH | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,145 | 1,823 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #525 | #135 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohio.edu | wofford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio University | Wofford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,352 | $49,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,720 | $49,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,336 | $14,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,207 | $31,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,416 | $36,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
Ohio University | Wofford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,978 | 4,425 | ||
| Admitted | 21,610 | 2,663 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 60.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Ohio University | Wofford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio University | Wofford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $58,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $25,747 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $266 |
Diversity |
Ohio University | Wofford College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Ohio University | Wofford College | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Ohio University | Wofford College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than Wofford College based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 1,823 students)
Ohio University vs. Wofford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio University or Wofford College?
- Wofford College is 272.7% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($49,760.00 vs. $13,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.8% higher at Wofford College than Ohio University Main Campus ($49,760.00 vs. $23,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Main Campus than Wofford College ($20,207 vs. $31,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Main Campus are 20.9% lower than costs at Wofford College ($12,336 vs. $14,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wofford College than Ohio University Main Campus (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 282.4% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($36,005 vs. $9,416)
Ohio University vs. Wofford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio University or Wofford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wofford College or Ohio University .
- The average SAT score at Wofford College (1170) is 62 points higher than at Ohio University (1108)
- Incoming Wofford College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Ohio University (24)
- Accepted freshman Wofford College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Ohio University (3.59)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Wofford College (60.2%)
Ohio University vs. Wofford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio University 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 Ohio University.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than Ohio University Main Campus (79% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $13,600 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $5,247 lower median federal student loan debt than Wofford College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,747)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Wofford College graduates. ($211 vs. $266)
- More Wofford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/