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Overview |
Wofford College | SU | ||
| Location | Spartanburg, SC | Georgetown, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,823 | 1,483 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #135 | #187 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wofford.edu | southwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wofford College | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,760 | $48,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,760 | $48,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,920 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,192 | $31,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,005 | $30,609 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Wofford College | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,425 | 5,557 | ||
| Admitted | 2,663 | 2,489 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.2% | 44.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1353 | 1120/1355 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wofford College | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wofford College | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,100 | $57,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,747 | $26,893 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $278 |
Diversity |
Wofford College | SU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Wofford College | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Wofford College | SU | ||
| 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 SU based on total student enrollment (1,823 students vs. 1,483 students)
Wofford College vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wofford College or SU?
- Wofford College is 2.7% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($49,760.00 vs. $48,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.7% higher at Wofford College than Southwestern University ($49,760.00 vs. $48,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern University than Wofford College ($31,014 vs. $31,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern University are 21.3% lower than costs at Wofford College ($12,300 vs. $14,920)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wofford College as Southwestern University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 17.6% larger than aid received Southwestern University ($36,005 vs. $30,609)
Wofford College vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wofford College or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Wofford College .
- The average SAT score at Wofford College (1170) is 2 points higher than at SU (1168)
- Incoming Wofford College students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at SU (26)
- Accepted freshman Wofford College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at SU (3.5)
- Wofford College has a higher acceptance rate (60.2%) than SU (44.8%)
Wofford College vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wofford College or SU? 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 SU and Wofford College.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than Southwestern University (79% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $700 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $57,400)
- Wofford College students graduate with a $1,146 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($25,747 vs. $26,893)
- Wofford College graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($266 vs. $278)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wofford College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/