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Overview |
Wofford College | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Location | Spartanburg, SC | Sweet Briar, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,823 | 460 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #135 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wofford.edu | sbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wofford College | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,760 | $22,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,760 | $22,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,920 | $14,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,192 | $28,408 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,005 | $12,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Wofford College | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,425 | 1,204 | ||
| Admitted | 2,663 | 912 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.2% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1353 | 1020/1360 | ||
| 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 | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wofford College | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,100 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,747 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wofford College | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 100% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Wofford College | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Wofford College | Sweet Briar College | ||
| 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 Sweet Briar College based on total student enrollment (1,823 students vs. 460 students)
Wofford College vs. Sweet Briar College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wofford College or Sweet Briar College?
- Wofford College is 120% more expensive to attend than Sweet Briar College for in-state tuition ($49,760.00 vs. $22,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120% higher at Wofford College than Sweet Briar College ($49,760.00 vs. $22,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sweet Briar College than Wofford College ($28,408 vs. $31,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sweet Briar College are 4.7% lower than costs at Wofford College ($14,250 vs. $14,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wofford College than Sweet Briar College (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 193.8% larger than aid received Sweet Briar College ($36,005 vs. $12,254)
Wofford College vs. Sweet Briar College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wofford College or Sweet Briar College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sweet Briar College or Wofford College .
- The average SAT score at Wofford College (1170) is 72 points higher than at Sweet Briar College (1098)
- Incoming Wofford College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Sweet Briar College (25)
- Accepted freshman Wofford College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Sweet Briar College (3.54)
- Sweet Briar College has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Wofford College (60.2%)
Wofford College vs. Sweet Briar College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wofford College or Sweet Briar 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 Sweet Briar College and Wofford College.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than Sweet Briar College (79% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $16,400 more per year than Sweet Briar College graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $41,700)
- Wofford College students graduate with a $1,253 lower median federal student loan debt than Sweet Briar College graduates. ($25,747 vs. $27,000)
- Wofford College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Sweet Briar College graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Wofford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sweet Briar College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/