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Overview |
Wofford College | BC | ||
| Location | Spartanburg, SC | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,873 | 1,436 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #154 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wofford.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wofford College | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,750 | $40,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,750 | $40,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,015 | $14,370 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,061 | $19,660 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,779 | $36,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Wofford College | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,183 | 3,984 | ||
| Admitted | 2,451 | 3,618 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.6% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 28/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1350 | 1070/1375 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wofford College | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wofford College | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,100 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,747 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wofford College | BC | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Wofford College | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Wofford College | BC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wofford College is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (1,873 students vs. 1,436 students)
Wofford College vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wofford College or BC?
- Wofford College is 28.4% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($51,750.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.4% higher at Wofford College than Bridgewater College ($51,750.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than Wofford College ($19,660 vs. $31,061)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bridgewater College are 4.5% lower than costs at Wofford College ($14,370 vs. $15,015)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College than Wofford College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 6.7% larger than aid received Bridgewater College ($38,779 vs. $36,350)
Wofford College vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wofford College or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Wofford College .
- The average SAT score at Wofford College (1170) is 136 points higher than at BC (1034)
- Incoming Wofford College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at BC (24)
- Accepted freshman Wofford College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at BC (3.61)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Wofford College (58.6%)
Wofford College vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wofford College or BC? 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 BC and Wofford College.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than Bridgewater College (79% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $15,000 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $43,100)
- Wofford College students graduate with a $1,253 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($25,747 vs. $27,000)
- Wofford College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Wofford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/