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Overview |
UofSC | Wofford College | ||
| Location | Columbia, SC | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 36,579 | 1,873 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #210 | #154 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sc.edu | wofford.edu | ||
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Costs |
UofSC | Wofford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,288 | $51,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,534 | $51,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,558 | $15,015 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,068 | $31,061 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,762 | $38,779 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 99% |
Admission |
UofSC | Wofford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 46,682 | 4,183 | ||
| Admitted | 28,706 | 2,451 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.5% | 58.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.5% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1380 | 1200/1350 | ||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
UofSC | Wofford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UofSC | Wofford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,700 | $58,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $25,747 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $266 |
Diversity |
UofSC | Wofford College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UofSC | Wofford College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 44% | ||
Campus |
UofSC | Wofford College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Columbia is larger than than Wofford College based on total student enrollment (36,579 students vs. 1,873 students)
UofSC vs. Wofford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UofSC or Wofford College?
- Wofford College is 321.1% more expensive to attend than UofSC for in-state tuition ($51,750.00 vs. $12,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.9% higher at Wofford College than University of South Carolina Columbia ($51,750.00 vs. $34,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Columbia than Wofford College ($26,068 vs. $31,061)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Columbia are 19.6% lower than costs at Wofford College ($12,558 vs. $15,015)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wofford College than University of South Carolina Columbia (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 473.5% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Columbia ($38,779 vs. $6,762)
UofSC vs. Wofford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UofSC or Wofford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wofford College or UofSC .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Columbia (1220) is 50 points higher than at Wofford College (1170)
- Incoming UofSC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Wofford College (26)
- Accepted freshman Wofford College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at UofSC (3.69)
- UofSC has a higher acceptance rate (61.5%) than Wofford College (58.6%)
UofSC vs. Wofford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UofSC 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 UofSC.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than University of South Carolina Columbia (79% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $6,400 more per year than UofSC graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $51,700)
- University of South Carolina Columbia students graduate with a $2,497 lower median federal student loan debt than Wofford College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,747)
- UofSC graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Wofford College graduates. ($240 vs. $266)
- More Wofford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UofSC students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/