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Overview |
Wofford College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Spartanburg, SC | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,823 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #135 | #30 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wofford.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wofford College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,760 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,760 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,920 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,192 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,005 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 61% |
Admission |
Wofford College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,425 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 2,663 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.2% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1353 | 1410/1533 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wofford College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wofford College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,100 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,747 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $222 |
Diversity |
Wofford College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Wofford College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Wofford College | Washington and Lee | ||
| 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
- Washington and Lee University is larger than than Wofford College based on total student enrollment (2,243 students vs. 1,823 students)
Wofford College vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wofford College or Washington and Lee?
- Washington and Lee University is 21.8% more expensive to attend than Wofford College for in-state tuition ($60,590.00 vs. $49,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.8% higher at Washington and Lee than Wofford College ($60,590.00 vs. $49,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington and Lee University than Wofford College ($24,733 vs. $31,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wofford College are 13.4% lower than costs at Washington and Lee University ($14,920 vs. $16,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wofford College than Washington and Lee University (98% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 54.3% larger than aid received Wofford College ($55,567 vs. $36,005)
Wofford College vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wofford College or Washington and Lee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington and Lee or Wofford College .
- The average SAT score at Washington and Lee University (1395) is 225 points higher than at Wofford College (1170)
- Incoming Washington and Lee students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Wofford College (26)
- Accepted freshman Washington and Lee students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Wofford College (3.7)
- Wofford College has a higher acceptance rate (60.2%) than Washington and Lee (17%)
Wofford College vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wofford College or Washington and Lee? 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 Washington and Lee and Wofford College.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than Wofford College (91% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $30,900 more per year than Wofford College graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $58,100)
- Washington and Lee University students graduate with a $4,247 lower median federal student loan debt than Wofford College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,747)
- Washington and Lee graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Wofford College graduates. ($222 vs. $266)
- More Washington and Lee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wofford College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/