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Overview |
AAMU | Wofford College | ||
| Location | Normal, AL | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,007 | 1,823 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1015 | #135 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aamu.edu | wofford.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAMU | Wofford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,610 | $49,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,220 | $49,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $14,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,600 | $31,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,066 | $36,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 98% |
Admission |
AAMU | Wofford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,907 | 4,425 | ||
| Admitted | 6,092 | 2,663 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 60.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1033 | 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, 2024 |
Academics |
AAMU | Wofford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAMU | Wofford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $58,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,000 | $25,747 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $361 | $266 |
Diversity |
AAMU | Wofford College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
AAMU | Wofford College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 44% | ||
Campus |
AAMU | Wofford College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alabama A & M University is larger than than Wofford College based on total student enrollment (6,007 students vs. 1,823 students)
AAMU vs. Wofford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAMU or Wofford College?
- Wofford College is 477.9% more expensive to attend than AAMU for in-state tuition ($49,760.00 vs. $8,610.00)
- Out of state tuition is 189% higher at Wofford College than Alabama A & M University ($49,760.00 vs. $17,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama A & M University than Wofford College ($14,600 vs. $31,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama A & M University are 56.7% lower than costs at Wofford College ($9,520 vs. $14,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wofford College than Alabama A & M University (98% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 257.7% larger than aid received Alabama A & M University ($36,005 vs. $10,066)
AAMU vs. Wofford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AAMU or Wofford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wofford College or AAMU .
- The average SAT score at Wofford College (1170) is 320 points higher than at AAMU (850)
- Incoming Wofford College students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at AAMU (18)
- Accepted freshman Wofford College students have a 0.68 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at AAMU (3.02)
- AAMU has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than Wofford College (60.2%)
AAMU vs. Wofford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAMU 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 AAMU.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than Alabama A & M University (79% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $23,800 more per year than AAMU graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $34,300)
- Wofford College students graduate with a $9,253 lower median federal student loan debt than AAMU graduates. ($25,747 vs. $35,000)
- Wofford College graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than AAMU graduates. ($266 vs. $361)
- More Wofford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAMU students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/