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Overview |
USciences | Wofford College | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,420 | 1,823 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1037 | #135 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usciences.edu | wofford.edu | ||
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Costs |
USciences | Wofford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,800 | $49,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,800 | $49,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,594 | $14,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $31,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $36,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 98% |
Admission |
USciences | Wofford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,425 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,663 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1340 | 1200/1353 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
USciences | Wofford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USciences | Wofford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $91,100 | $58,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,747 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
USciences | Wofford College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
USciences | Wofford College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 44% | ||
Campus |
USciences | 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 the Sciences is larger than than Wofford College based on total student enrollment (2,420 students vs. 1,823 students)
USciences vs. Wofford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USciences or Wofford College?
- Wofford College is 92.9% more expensive to attend than USciences for in-state tuition ($49,760.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.9% higher at Wofford College than University of the Sciences ($49,760.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wofford College are 17.9% lower than costs at University of the Sciences ($14,920 vs. $17,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wofford College than University of the Sciences (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is ?% larger than aid received University of the Sciences ($36,005 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, USciences or Wofford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wofford College or USciences .
- The average SAT score at Wofford College (1170) is 25 points higher than at USciences (1145)
- Incoming Wofford College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at USciences (25)
- Accepted freshman Wofford College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at USciences (3.63)
USciences vs. Wofford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USciences 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 USciences.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than University of the Sciences (79% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of the Sciences earn on average $33,000 more per year than Wofford College graduates after ten years. ($91,100 vs. $58,100)
- Wofford College students graduate with a $1,253 lower median federal student loan debt than USciences graduates. ($25,747 vs. $27,000)
- Wofford College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than USciences graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More USciences graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wofford College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/