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Overview |
Wofford College | Maryville College | ||
| Location | Spartanburg, SC | Maryville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,823 | 1,069 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #135 | #717 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wofford.edu | maryvillecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wofford College | Maryville College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,760 | $36,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,760 | $36,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,920 | $12,616 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,192 | $21,583 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,005 | $30,782 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Wofford College | Maryville College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,425 | 2,361 | ||
| Admitted | 2,663 | 1,641 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.2% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1353 | 930/1120 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Wofford College | Maryville College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wofford College | Maryville College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,100 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,747 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wofford College | Maryville College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Wofford College | Maryville College | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Wofford College | Maryville 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 Maryville College based on total student enrollment (1,823 students vs. 1,069 students)
Wofford College vs. Maryville College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wofford College or Maryville College?
- Wofford College is 34.9% more expensive to attend than Maryville College for in-state tuition ($49,760.00 vs. $36,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.9% higher at Wofford College than Maryville College ($49,760.00 vs. $36,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Maryville College than Wofford College ($21,583 vs. $31,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maryville College are 18.3% lower than costs at Wofford College ($12,616 vs. $14,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryville College than Wofford College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 17% larger than aid received Maryville College ($36,005 vs. $30,782)
Wofford College vs. Maryville College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wofford College or Maryville College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Maryville College or Wofford College .
- The average SAT score at Wofford College (1170) is 118 points higher than at Maryville College (1052)
- Incoming Wofford College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Maryville College (23)
- Accepted freshman Wofford College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Maryville College (3.61)
- Maryville College has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than Wofford College (60.2%)
Wofford College vs. Maryville College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wofford College or Maryville 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 Maryville College and Wofford College.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than Maryville College (79% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $18,600 more per year than Maryville College graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $39,500)
- Wofford College students graduate with a $1,253 lower median federal student loan debt than Maryville College graduates. ($25,747 vs. $27,000)
- Wofford College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Maryville College graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Wofford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maryville College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/