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Furman Elon Clemson AAMU Davidson Sewanee UofSC Albany State University Mercer TROY Tennessee State University Tuskegee University| Alabama State University | Wofford College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | Wofford College | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 1,823 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | #135 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | wofford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | Wofford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $49,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $49,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $14,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $31,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $36,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Alabama State | Wofford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 4,425 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 2,663 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 60.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | 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 | Jul 31, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Alabama State | Wofford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | Wofford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $58,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $25,747 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $266 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | Wofford College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Alabama State | Wofford College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | 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
- Alabama State University is larger than than Wofford College based on total student enrollment (3,828 students vs. 1,823 students)
Alabama State vs. Wofford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or Wofford College?
- Wofford College is 497.5% more expensive to attend than Alabama State for in-state tuition ($49,760.00 vs. $8,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 198.8% higher at Wofford College than Alabama State University ($49,760.00 vs. $16,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than Wofford College ($13,176 vs. $31,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 146.6% lower than costs at Wofford College ($6,050 vs. $14,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wofford College than Alabama State University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 259% larger than aid received Alabama State University ($36,005 vs. $10,029)
Alabama State vs. Wofford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or Wofford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wofford College or Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at Wofford College (1170) is 326 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming Wofford College students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Alabama State (18)
- Accepted freshman Wofford College students have a 0.75 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than Wofford College (60.2%)
Alabama State vs. Wofford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State 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 Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than Alabama State University (79% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $28,600 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $29,500)
- Wofford College students graduate with a $6,344 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($25,747 vs. $32,091)
- Wofford College graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($266 vs. $331)
- More Wofford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/