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Furman Elon Clemson Davidson Sewanee UofSC Mercer GS Georgia State CofC Berry College University of West Georgia| Columbus State University | Wofford College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | Wofford College | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 1,823 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | #135 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | wofford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | Wofford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $49,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $49,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $14,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $31,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $36,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Wofford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | 4,425 | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | 2,663 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 60.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 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 | Jun 30, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Columbus State | Wofford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | Wofford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $58,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,747 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $266 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | Wofford College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Columbus State | Wofford College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Columbus 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Columbus State University is larger than than Wofford College based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 1,823 students)
Columbus State vs. Wofford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Wofford College?
- Wofford College is 1,038.4% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($49,760.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 222.6% higher at Wofford College than Columbus State University ($49,760.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than Wofford College ($12,902 vs. $31,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbus State University are 23.5% lower than costs at Wofford College ($12,080 vs. $14,920)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University as Wofford College (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 293.6% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($36,005 vs. $9,147)
Columbus State vs. Wofford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or Wofford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wofford College or Columbus State .
- The average SAT score at Wofford College (1170) is 209 points higher than at Columbus State (961)
- Incoming Wofford College students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Columbus State (20)
- Accepted freshman Wofford College students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Wofford College (60.2%)
Columbus State vs. Wofford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus 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 Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than Columbus State University (79% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $20,700 more per year than Columbus State graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $37,400)
- Wofford College students graduate with a $253 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbus State graduates. ($25,747 vs. $26,000)
- Wofford College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Columbus State graduates. ($266 vs. $268)
- More Wofford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/