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Overview |
Allegheny College | Wofford College | ||
| Location | Meadville, PA | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,353 | 1,823 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #204 | #135 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | allegheny.edu | wofford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Allegheny College | Wofford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,950 | $49,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,950 | $49,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,796 | $14,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,719 | $31,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,599 | $36,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Allegheny College | Wofford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,148 | 4,425 | ||
| Admitted | 2,889 | 2,663 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 60.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1114/1372 | 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 | Feb 15, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Allegheny College | Wofford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Allegheny College | Wofford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $58,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $25,747 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $266 |
Diversity |
Allegheny College | Wofford College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Allegheny College | Wofford College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Allegheny College | Wofford 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 Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (1,823 students vs. 1,353 students)
Allegheny College vs. Wofford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Allegheny College or Wofford College?
- Allegheny College is 6.4% more expensive to attend than Wofford College for in-state tuition ($52,950.00 vs. $49,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at Allegheny College than Wofford College ($52,950.00 vs. $49,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allegheny College than Wofford College ($26,719 vs. $31,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allegheny College are 8.1% lower than costs at Wofford College ($13,796 vs. $14,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College than Wofford College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 18.3% larger than aid received Wofford College ($42,599 vs. $36,005)
Allegheny College vs. Wofford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Allegheny College or Wofford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wofford College or Allegheny College .
- Accepted freshman Wofford College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Allegheny College (3.53)
- Allegheny College has a higher acceptance rate (69.6%) than Wofford College (60.2%)
Allegheny College vs. Wofford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Allegheny College 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 Allegheny College.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than Wofford College (80% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $2,900 more per year than Allegheny College graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $55,200)
- Wofford College students graduate with a $3,253 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($25,747 vs. $29,000)
- Wofford College graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($266 vs. $299)
- More Allegheny College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wofford College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/