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Overview |
Assumption College | Wofford College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,059 | 1,823 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #135 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | assumption.edu | wofford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Assumption College | Wofford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,680 | $49,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,680 | $49,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,562 | $14,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,911 | $31,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,492 | $36,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Assumption College | Wofford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,035 | 4,425 | ||
| Admitted | 3,321 | 2,663 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3% | 60.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 |
Assumption College | Wofford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Assumption College | Wofford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,800 | $58,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,747 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Assumption College | Wofford College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 1% |
Students |
Assumption College | Wofford College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Assumption 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
- Assumption College is larger than than Wofford College based on total student enrollment (2,059 students vs. 1,823 students)
Assumption College vs. Wofford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Assumption College or Wofford College?
- Wofford College is 6.6% more expensive to attend than Assumption College for in-state tuition ($49,760.00 vs. $46,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at Wofford College than Assumption College ($49,760.00 vs. $46,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Assumption College than Wofford College ($28,911 vs. $31,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Assumption College are 2.5% lower than costs at Wofford College ($14,562 vs. $14,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Assumption College than Wofford College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 10.8% larger than aid received Assumption College ($36,005 vs. $32,492)
Assumption College vs. Wofford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Assumption College or Wofford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wofford College or Assumption College .
- Accepted freshman Wofford College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Assumption College (3.45)
- Assumption College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than Wofford College (60.2%)
Assumption College vs. Wofford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Assumption 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 Assumption College.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than Assumption College (79% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $300 more per year than Assumption College graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $57,800)
- Wofford College students graduate with a $1,253 lower median federal student loan debt than Assumption College graduates. ($25,747 vs. $27,000)
- Wofford College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Assumption College graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Assumption 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/