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Overview |
UA Huntsville | Wofford College | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,237 | 1,823 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #514 | #135 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uah.edu | wofford.edu | ||
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Costs |
UA Huntsville | Wofford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,120 | $49,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,012 | $49,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,122 | $14,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,588 | $31,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,983 | $36,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 98% |
Admission |
UA Huntsville | Wofford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,581 | 4,425 | ||
| Admitted | 4,359 | 2,663 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 60.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1226/1430 | 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 |
Academics |
UA Huntsville | Wofford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UA Huntsville | Wofford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $58,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $25,747 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $266 |
Diversity |
UA Huntsville | Wofford College | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
UA Huntsville | Wofford College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 44% | ||
Campus |
UA Huntsville | Wofford College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Alabama at Huntsville is larger than than Wofford College based on total student enrollment (9,237 students vs. 1,823 students)
UA Huntsville vs. Wofford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UA Huntsville or Wofford College?
- Wofford College is 391.7% more expensive to attend than UA Huntsville for in-state tuition ($49,760.00 vs. $10,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116.2% higher at Wofford College than University of Alabama at Huntsville ($49,760.00 vs. $23,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Alabama at Huntsville than Wofford College ($18,588 vs. $31,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Alabama at Huntsville are 34.1% lower than costs at Wofford College ($11,122 vs. $14,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wofford College than University of Alabama at Huntsville (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 300.8% larger than aid received University of Alabama at Huntsville ($36,005 vs. $8,983)
UA Huntsville vs. Wofford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UA Huntsville or Wofford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wofford College or UA Huntsville .
- The average SAT score at University of Alabama at Huntsville (1221) is 51 points higher than at Wofford College (1170)
- Incoming UA Huntsville students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Wofford College (26)
- Accepted freshman UA Huntsville students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Wofford College (3.7)
- UA Huntsville has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than Wofford College (60.2%)
UA Huntsville vs. Wofford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UA Huntsville 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 UA Huntsville.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than University of Alabama at Huntsville (79% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $7,600 more per year than UA Huntsville graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $50,500)
- University of Alabama at Huntsville students graduate with a $2,247 lower median federal student loan debt than Wofford College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,747)
- UA Huntsville graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Wofford College graduates. ($242 vs. $266)
- More Wofford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UA Huntsville students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/