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Tennessee Florida State Clemson Alabama UofSC Georgia Furman University of Alabama at Birmingham Kentucky Elon Florida Mississippi State| Auburn University | Wofford College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Auburn | Wofford College | ||
| Location | Auburn University, AL | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,764 | 1,823 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #307 | #135 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | auburn.edu | wofford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Auburn | Wofford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,392 | $49,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,176 | $49,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,998 | $14,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,271 | $31,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,791 | $36,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 98% |
Admission |
Auburn | Wofford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,693 | 4,425 | ||
| Admitted | 19,988 | 2,663 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.7% | 60.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1380 | 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 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Auburn | Wofford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Auburn | Wofford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $58,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,747 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $266 |
Diversity |
Auburn | Wofford College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Auburn | Wofford College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Auburn | 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
- Auburn University is larger than than Wofford College based on total student enrollment (31,764 students vs. 1,823 students)
Auburn vs. Wofford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Auburn or Wofford College?
- Wofford College is 378.8% more expensive to attend than Auburn for in-state tuition ($49,760.00 vs. $10,392.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.6% higher at Wofford College than Auburn University ($49,760.00 vs. $31,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Auburn University than Wofford College ($25,271 vs. $31,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wofford College are 0.5% lower than costs at Auburn University ($14,920 vs. $14,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wofford College than Auburn University (98% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 267.7% larger than aid received Auburn University ($36,005 vs. $9,791)
Auburn vs. Wofford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Auburn or Wofford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wofford College or Auburn .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University (1218) is 48 points higher than at Wofford College (1170)
- Incoming Auburn students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Wofford College (26)
- Accepted freshman Auburn students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Wofford College (3.7)
- Wofford College has a higher acceptance rate (60.2%) than Auburn (43.7%)
Auburn vs. Wofford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Auburn 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 Auburn.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than Auburn University (79% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $4,000 more per year than Auburn graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $54,100)
- Auburn University students graduate with a $4,247 lower median federal student loan debt than Wofford College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,747)
- Auburn graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Wofford College graduates. ($222 vs. $266)
- More Wofford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Auburn students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/