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Overview |
Duke | Wofford College | ||
| Location | Durham, NC | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 18,023 | 1,823 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #3 | #135 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | duke.edu | wofford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Duke | Wofford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,435 | $49,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,435 | $49,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,651 | $14,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,694 | $31,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $57,444 | $36,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 42% | 98% |
Admission |
Duke | Wofford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,016 | 4,425 | ||
| Admitted | 3,174 | 2,663 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 6.3% | 60.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1570 | 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 | Jan 3, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Duke | Wofford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Duke | Wofford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $108,900 | $58,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $7,500 | $25,747 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $77 | $266 |
Diversity |
Duke | Wofford College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Duke | Wofford College | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Duke | Wofford College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Duke University is larger than than Wofford College based on total student enrollment (18,023 students vs. 1,823 students)
Duke vs. Wofford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Duke or Wofford College?
- Duke University is 21.5% more expensive to attend than Wofford College for in-state tuition ($60,435.00 vs. $49,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.5% higher at Duke than Wofford College ($60,435.00 vs. $49,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Duke University than Wofford College ($23,694 vs. $31,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wofford College are 11.6% lower than costs at Duke University ($14,920 vs. $16,651)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wofford College than Duke University (98% vs. 42%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Duke University students is 59.5% larger than aid received Wofford College ($57,444 vs. $36,005)
Duke vs. Wofford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Duke or Wofford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wofford College or Duke .
- The average SAT score at Duke University (1450) is 280 points higher than at Wofford College (1170)
- Incoming Duke students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Wofford College (26)
- Accepted freshman Duke students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Wofford College (3.7)
- Wofford College has a higher acceptance rate (60.2%) than Duke (6.3%)
Duke vs. Wofford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Duke 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 Duke.
- The graduation rate at Duke is higher than Wofford College (94% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Duke University earn on average $50,800 more per year than Wofford College graduates after ten years. ($108,900 vs. $58,100)
- Duke University students graduate with a $18,247 lower median federal student loan debt than Wofford College graduates. ($7,500 vs. $25,747)
- Duke graduates are paying $189 less per month on federal student loans than Wofford College graduates. ($77 vs. $266)
- More Duke graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wofford College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/