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Overview |
Louisville | Wofford College | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,017 | 1,823 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | #135 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisville.edu | wofford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisville | Wofford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,324 | $49,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,670 | $49,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,668 | $14,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,327 | $31,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,216 | $36,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Louisville | Wofford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,462 | 4,425 | ||
| Admitted | 12,608 | 2,663 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 60.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1270 | 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 |
Louisville | Wofford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisville | Wofford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $58,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,656 | $25,747 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $266 |
Diversity |
Louisville | Wofford College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Louisville | Wofford College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Louisville | Wofford College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Louisville is larger than than Wofford College based on total student enrollment (22,017 students vs. 1,823 students)
Louisville vs. Wofford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisville or Wofford College?
- Wofford College is 303.8% more expensive to attend than Louisville for in-state tuition ($49,760.00 vs. $12,324.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.6% higher at Wofford College than University of Louisville ($49,760.00 vs. $28,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisville than Wofford College ($19,327 vs. $31,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisville are 39.9% lower than costs at Wofford College ($10,668 vs. $14,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wofford College than University of Louisville (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 194.7% larger than aid received University of Louisville ($36,005 vs. $12,216)
Louisville vs. Wofford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisville or Wofford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wofford College or Louisville .
- The average SAT score at Wofford College (1170) is 11 points higher than at Louisville (1159)
- Incoming Louisville students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Wofford College (26)
- Accepted freshman Wofford College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Louisville (3.64)
- Louisville has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Wofford College (60.2%)
Louisville vs. Wofford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisville 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 Louisville.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than University of Louisville (79% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $12,900 more per year than Louisville graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $45,200)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $6,091 lower median federal student loan debt than Wofford College graduates. ($19,656 vs. $25,747)
- Louisville graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Wofford College graduates. ($203 vs. $266)
- More Wofford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisville students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/