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Overview |
Wofford College | VMI | ||
| Location | Spartanburg, SC | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,823 | 1,512 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #135 | #150 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wofford.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wofford College | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,760 | $9,782 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,760 | $39,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,920 | $10,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,192 | $18,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,005 | $19,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 69% |
Admission |
Wofford College | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,425 | 1,192 | ||
| Admitted | 2,663 | 847 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.2% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1353 | 1105/1300 | ||
| 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 | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wofford College | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,100 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,747 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $258 |
Diversity |
Wofford College | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 87% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Wofford College | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Wofford College | VMI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 VMI based on total student enrollment (1,823 students vs. 1,512 students)
Wofford College vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wofford College or VMI?
- Wofford College is 408.7% more expensive to attend than VMI for in-state tuition ($49,760.00 vs. $9,782.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.7% higher at Wofford College than Virginia Military Institute ($49,760.00 vs. $39,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Military Institute than Wofford College ($18,129 vs. $31,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 39.8% lower than costs at Wofford College ($10,674 vs. $14,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wofford College than Virginia Military Institute (98% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 88.4% larger than aid received Virginia Military Institute ($36,005 vs. $19,111)
Wofford College vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wofford College or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or Wofford College .
- The average SAT score at Wofford College (1170) is 31 points higher than at VMI (1139)
- Incoming Wofford College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at VMI (25)
- Accepted freshman Wofford College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at VMI (3.65)
- VMI has a higher acceptance rate (71.1%) than Wofford College (60.2%)
Wofford College vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wofford College or VMI? 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 VMI and Wofford College.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than Virginia Military Institute (79% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $4,000 more per year than Wofford College graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $58,100)
- Virginia Military Institute students graduate with a $747 lower median federal student loan debt than Wofford College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,747)
- VMI graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Wofford College graduates. ($258 vs. $266)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wofford College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/