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Overview |
Wofford College | Tennessee | ||
| Location | Spartanburg, SC | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,873 | 36,304 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #154 | #222 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wofford.edu | tennessee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wofford College | Tennessee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,750 | $11,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,750 | $29,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,015 | $12,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,061 | $20,885 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,779 | $11,491 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 85% |
Admission |
Wofford College | Tennessee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,183 | 50,488 | ||
| Admitted | 2,451 | 23,221 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.6% | 46% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 28.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1350 | 1190/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Wofford College | Tennessee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wofford College | Tennessee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,100 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,747 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $206 |
Diversity |
Wofford College | Tennessee | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Wofford College | Tennessee | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Wofford College | Tennessee | ||
| 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
- The University of Tennessee is larger than than Wofford College based on total student enrollment (36,304 students vs. 1,873 students)
Wofford College vs. Tennessee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wofford College or Tennessee?
- Wofford College is 356.7% more expensive to attend than Tennessee for in-state tuition ($51,750.00 vs. $11,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.3% higher at Wofford College than The University of Tennessee ($51,750.00 vs. $29,522.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee than Wofford College ($20,885 vs. $31,061)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee are 20.1% lower than costs at Wofford College ($12,500 vs. $15,015)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wofford College than The University of Tennessee (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 237.5% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee ($38,779 vs. $11,491)
Wofford College vs. Tennessee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wofford College or Tennessee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee or Wofford College .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee (1214) is 44 points higher than at Wofford College (1170)
- Incoming Tennessee students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Wofford College (26)
- Accepted freshman Wofford College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Tennessee (3.66)
- Wofford College has a higher acceptance rate (58.6%) than Tennessee (46%)
Wofford College vs. Tennessee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wofford College or Tennessee? 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 Tennessee and Wofford College.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than The University of Tennessee (79% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $1,800 more per year than Tennessee graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $56,300)
- The University of Tennessee students graduate with a $5,747 lower median federal student loan debt than Wofford College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,747)
- Tennessee graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Wofford College graduates. ($206 vs. $266)
- More Wofford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/