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Overview |
Allen College | Wofford College | ||
| Location | Waterloo, IA | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 497 | 1,823 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #135 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | allencollege.edu | wofford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Allen College | Wofford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,236 | $49,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,236 | $49,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,280 | $14,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,509 | $31,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $1,625 | $36,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Allen College | Wofford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,425 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,663 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1200/1353 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Allen College | Wofford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Allen College | Wofford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,100 | $58,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,750 | $25,747 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $173 | $266 |
Diversity |
Allen College | Wofford College | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 89% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Allen College | Wofford College | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Allen College | Wofford College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wofford College is larger than than Allen College based on total student enrollment (1,823 students vs. 497 students)
Allen College vs. Wofford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Allen College or Wofford College?
- Wofford College is 158.7% more expensive to attend than Allen College for in-state tuition ($49,760.00 vs. $19,236.00)
- Out of state tuition is 158.7% higher at Wofford College than Allen College ($49,760.00 vs. $19,236.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wofford College than Allen College ($31,192 vs. $31,509)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allen College are 104.9% lower than costs at Wofford College ($7,280 vs. $14,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allen College than Wofford College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 2,115.7% larger than aid received Allen College ($36,005 vs. $1,625)
Which college is harder to get into, Allen College or Wofford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wofford College or Allen College .
Allen College vs. Wofford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Allen 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 Allen College.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than Allen College (79% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $9,000 more per year than Allen College graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $49,100)
- Allen College students graduate with a $8,997 lower median federal student loan debt than Wofford College graduates. ($16,750 vs. $25,747)
- Allen College graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Wofford College graduates. ($173 vs. $266)
- More Allen College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wofford College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/