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Overview |
Wofford College | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Spartanburg, SC | Collegedale, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,823 | 2,903 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #135 | #563 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wofford.edu | southern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wofford College | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,760 | $22,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,760 | $22,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,920 | $8,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,192 | $24,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,005 | $14,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Wofford College | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,425 | 2,490 | ||
| Admitted | 2,663 | 1,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.2% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 38.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1353 | 980/1280 | ||
| 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 | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wofford College | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,100 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,747 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $274 |
Diversity |
Wofford College | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Wofford College | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Wofford College | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Adventist University is larger than than Wofford College based on total student enrollment (2,903 students vs. 1,823 students)
Wofford College vs. Southern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wofford College or Southern Adventist University?
- Wofford College is 116.5% more expensive to attend than Southern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($49,760.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116.5% higher at Wofford College than Southern Adventist University ($49,760.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Adventist University than Wofford College ($24,332 vs. $31,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Adventist University are 79.1% lower than costs at Wofford College ($8,330 vs. $14,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Adventist University than Wofford College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 157.2% larger than aid received Southern Adventist University ($36,005 vs. $14,000)
Wofford College vs. Southern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wofford College or Southern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Adventist University or Wofford College .
- Accepted freshman Wofford College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Southern Adventist University (3.59)
- Southern Adventist University has a higher acceptance rate (65.8%) than Wofford College (60.2%)
Wofford College vs. Southern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wofford College or Southern Adventist University? 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 Southern Adventist University and Wofford College.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than Southern Adventist University (79% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $13,500 more per year than Southern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $44,600)
- Wofford College students graduate with a $753 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($25,747 vs. $26,500)
- Wofford College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($266 vs. $274)
- More Wofford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/