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Overview |
Alabama | Wofford College | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 38,644 | 1,823 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #404 | #135 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ua.edu | wofford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama | Wofford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,100 | $49,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,460 | $49,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,426 | $14,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,592 | $31,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,683 | $36,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 98% |
Admission |
Alabama | Wofford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,072 | 4,425 | ||
| Admitted | 43,290 | 2,663 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 60.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1410 | 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 |
Alabama | Wofford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama | Wofford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $58,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $25,747 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $266 |
Diversity |
Alabama | Wofford College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Alabama | Wofford College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Alabama | Wofford College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Alabama is larger than than Wofford College based on total student enrollment (38,644 students vs. 1,823 students)
Alabama vs. Wofford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama or Wofford College?
- Wofford College is 348.3% more expensive to attend than Alabama for in-state tuition ($49,760.00 vs. $11,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.2% higher at Wofford College than The University of Alabama ($49,760.00 vs. $31,460.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Alabama than Wofford College ($20,592 vs. $31,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Alabama are 3.4% lower than costs at Wofford College ($14,426 vs. $14,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wofford College than The University of Alabama (98% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 129.6% larger than aid received The University of Alabama ($36,005 vs. $15,683)
Alabama vs. Wofford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama or Wofford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wofford College or Alabama .
- The average SAT score at The University of Alabama (1181) is 11 points higher than at Wofford College (1170)
- Incoming Alabama students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Wofford College (26)
- Accepted freshman Alabama students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Wofford College (3.7)
- Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than Wofford College (60.2%)
Alabama vs. Wofford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama 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 Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than The University of Alabama (79% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $8,200 more per year than Alabama graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $49,900)
- The University of Alabama students graduate with a $1,997 lower median federal student loan debt than Wofford College graduates. ($23,750 vs. $25,747)
- Alabama graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Wofford College graduates. ($245 vs. $266)
- More Wofford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/