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Overview |
Washington College | Wofford College | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 916 | 1,873 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #154 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | wofford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | Wofford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,146 | $51,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,146 | $51,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,814 | $15,015 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,553 | $31,061 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,593 | $38,779 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Washington College | Wofford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,539 | 4,183 | ||
| Admitted | 1,664 | 2,451 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 58.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1185/1345 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Washington College | Wofford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | Wofford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $58,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $25,747 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $266 |
Diversity |
Washington College | Wofford College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Washington College | Wofford College | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | 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
- Wofford College is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (1,873 students vs. 916 students)
Washington College vs. Wofford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or Wofford College?
- Washington College is 0.8% more expensive to attend than Wofford College for in-state tuition ($52,146.00 vs. $51,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at Washington College than Wofford College ($52,146.00 vs. $51,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wofford College than Washington College ($31,061 vs. $33,553)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wofford College are 5.3% lower than costs at Washington College ($15,015 vs. $15,814)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wofford College than Washington College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 6% larger than aid received Washington College ($38,779 vs. $36,593)
Washington College vs. Wofford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College or Wofford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wofford College or Washington College .
- Accepted freshman Washington College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Wofford College (3.7)
- Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (65.5%) than Wofford College (58.6%)
Washington College vs. Wofford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington College 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 Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than Washington College (79% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $7,300 more per year than Washington College graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $50,800)
- Washington College students graduate with a $1,497 lower median federal student loan debt than Wofford College graduates. ($24,250 vs. $25,747)
- Washington College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Wofford College graduates. ($250 vs. $266)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wofford College students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/