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Overview |
Kentucky | Wofford College | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,547 | 1,823 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #408 | #135 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uky.edu | wofford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky | Wofford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,496 | $49,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,913 | $49,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,676 | $14,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,693 | $31,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,114 | $36,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 98% |
Admission |
Kentucky | Wofford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,109 | 4,425 | ||
| Admitted | 20,979 | 2,663 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 60.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 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 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Kentucky | Wofford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky | Wofford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $58,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $25,747 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $266 |
Diversity |
Kentucky | Wofford College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Kentucky | Wofford College | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky | Wofford College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Kentucky is larger than than Wofford College based on total student enrollment (31,547 students vs. 1,823 students)
Kentucky vs. Wofford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky or Wofford College?
- Wofford College is 332.8% more expensive to attend than Kentucky for in-state tuition ($49,760.00 vs. $11,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61% higher at Wofford College than University of Kentucky ($49,760.00 vs. $30,913.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kentucky than Wofford College ($18,693 vs. $31,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Kentucky are 1.7% lower than costs at Wofford College ($14,676 vs. $14,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wofford College than University of Kentucky (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 155.1% larger than aid received University of Kentucky ($36,005 vs. $14,114)
Kentucky vs. Wofford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky or Wofford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wofford College or Kentucky .
- The average SAT score at Wofford College (1170) is 27 points higher than at Kentucky (1143)
- Incoming Wofford College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Kentucky (25)
- Accepted freshman Wofford College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Kentucky (3.59)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Wofford College (60.2%)
Kentucky vs. Wofford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky 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 Kentucky.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than University of Kentucky (79% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $7,100 more per year than Kentucky graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $51,000)
- University of Kentucky students graduate with a $2,997 lower median federal student loan debt than Wofford College graduates. ($22,750 vs. $25,747)
- Kentucky graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Wofford College graduates. ($235 vs. $266)
- More Wofford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kentucky students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/