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Overview |
Samford University | Wofford College | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,682 | 1,823 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #213 | #135 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | samford.edu | wofford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Samford University | Wofford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,750 | $49,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,750 | $49,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,264 | $14,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,803 | $31,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,711 | $36,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Samford University | Wofford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,337 | 4,425 | ||
| Admitted | 3,611 | 2,663 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 60.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 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 | May 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Samford University | Wofford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Samford University | Wofford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | $58,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,747 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $266 |
Diversity |
Samford University | Wofford College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Samford University | Wofford College | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Samford 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
- Samford University is larger than than Wofford College based on total student enrollment (5,682 students vs. 1,823 students)
Samford University vs. Wofford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Samford University or Wofford College?
- Wofford College is 39.2% more expensive to attend than Samford University for in-state tuition ($49,760.00 vs. $35,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.2% higher at Wofford College than Samford University ($49,760.00 vs. $35,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wofford College than Samford University ($31,192 vs. $31,803)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Samford University are 32.5% lower than costs at Wofford College ($11,264 vs. $14,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Samford University than Wofford College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 73.8% larger than aid received Samford University ($36,005 vs. $20,711)
Samford University vs. Wofford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Samford University or Wofford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wofford College or Samford University .
- The average SAT score at Wofford College (1170) is 8 points higher than at Samford University (1162)
- Incoming Samford University students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Wofford College (26)
- Accepted freshman Samford University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Wofford College (3.7)
- Samford University has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than Wofford College (60.2%)
Samford University vs. Wofford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Samford 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 Samford University.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than Samford University (79% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $700 more per year than Samford University graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $57,400)
- Samford University students graduate with a $3,247 lower median federal student loan debt than Wofford College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,747)
- Samford University graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Wofford College graduates. ($232 vs. $266)
- More Wofford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Samford University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/