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Overview |
Wooster | University of Puget Sound | ||
| Location | Wooster, OH | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,967 | 2,023 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #198 | #182 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wooster.edu | pugetsound.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wooster | University of Puget Sound | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,050 | $57,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,050 | $57,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $14,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,976 | $41,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,315 | $32,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Wooster | University of Puget Sound | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,251 | 5,345 | ||
| Admitted | 4,080 | 4,418 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 82.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 9.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1450 | 1170/1390 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Wooster | University of Puget Sound | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wooster | University of Puget Sound | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wooster | University of Puget Sound | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 8% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Wooster | University of Puget Sound | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Wooster | University of Puget Sound | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Puget Sound is larger than than Wooster based on total student enrollment (2,023 students vs. 1,967 students)
Wooster vs. University of Puget Sound Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wooster or University of Puget Sound?
- University of Puget Sound is 0.5% more expensive to attend than Wooster for in-state tuition ($57,330.00 vs. $57,050.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.5% higher at University of Puget Sound than The College of Wooster ($57,330.00 vs. $57,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of Wooster than University of Puget Sound ($28,976 vs. $41,363)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Wooster are 6.9% lower than costs at University of Puget Sound ($13,500 vs. $14,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Puget Sound than The College of Wooster (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Wooster students is 30.3% larger than aid received University of Puget Sound ($42,315 vs. $32,482)
Wooster vs. University of Puget Sound Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wooster or University of Puget Sound? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Puget Sound or Wooster .
- Accepted freshman Wooster students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at University of Puget Sound (3.56)
- University of Puget Sound has a higher acceptance rate (82.7%) than Wooster (56.3%)
Wooster vs. University of Puget Sound Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wooster or University of Puget Sound? 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 University of Puget Sound and Wooster.
- The graduation rate at Wooster is higher than University of Puget Sound (75% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from University of Puget Sound earn on average $6,400 more per year than Wooster graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $51,200)
- The College of Wooster students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Puget Sound graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wooster graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than University of Puget Sound graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More University of Puget Sound graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wooster students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/