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University of Dayton Furman UC Elon Clemson Miami JCU Ohio State Butler Marquette University Davidson Loyola| Xavier University | Wofford College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Xavier | Wofford College | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,114 | 1,823 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #253 | #135 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | xavier.edu | wofford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Xavier | Wofford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,770 | $49,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,770 | $49,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,820 | $14,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,619 | $31,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,897 | $36,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Xavier | Wofford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,836 | 4,425 | ||
| Admitted | 12,542 | 2,663 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.5% | 60.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1310 | 1200/1353 | ||
| 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 |
Xavier | Wofford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Xavier | Wofford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,500 | $58,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,747 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Xavier | Wofford College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Xavier | Wofford College | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Xavier | Wofford College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Xavier University is larger than than Wofford College based on total student enrollment (6,114 students vs. 1,823 students)
Xavier vs. Wofford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Xavier or Wofford College?
- Wofford College is 11.1% more expensive to attend than Xavier for in-state tuition ($49,760.00 vs. $44,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.1% higher at Wofford College than Xavier University ($49,760.00 vs. $44,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wofford College than Xavier ($31,192 vs. $31,619)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Xavier University are 8% lower than costs at Wofford College ($13,820 vs. $14,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Xavier University than Wofford College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 29.1% larger than aid received Xavier University ($36,005 vs. $27,897)
Xavier vs. Wofford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Xavier or Wofford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wofford College or Xavier .
- The average SAT score at Wofford College (1170) is 59 points higher than at Xavier (1111)
- Incoming Wofford College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Xavier (25)
- Accepted freshman Wofford College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Xavier (3.68)
- Xavier has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Wofford College (60.2%)
Xavier vs. Wofford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Xavier or Wofford 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 Wofford College and Xavier.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than Xavier University (79% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $3,600 more per year than Xavier graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $54,500)
- Wofford College students graduate with a $1,253 lower median federal student loan debt than Xavier graduates. ($25,747 vs. $27,000)
- Wofford College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Xavier graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Wofford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Xavier 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/