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Overview |
Elon | Wofford College | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 1,823 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #116 | #135 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | wofford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | Wofford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,734 | $49,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,734 | $49,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,886 | $14,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,527 | $31,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,880 | $36,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 98% |
Admission |
Elon | Wofford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,551 | 4,425 | ||
| Admitted | 13,069 | 2,663 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 60.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1360 | 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 10, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Elon | Wofford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | Wofford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $58,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $25,747 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $266 |
Diversity |
Elon | Wofford College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Elon | Wofford College | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Elon | 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
- Elon University is larger than than Wofford College based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 1,823 students)
Elon vs. Wofford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or Wofford College?
- Wofford College is 19.2% more expensive to attend than Elon for in-state tuition ($49,760.00 vs. $41,734.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.2% higher at Wofford College than Elon University ($49,760.00 vs. $41,734.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wofford College than Elon ($31,192 vs. $41,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elon University are 7.4% lower than costs at Wofford College ($13,886 vs. $14,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wofford College than Elon University (98% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 159.4% larger than aid received Elon University ($36,005 vs. $13,880)
Elon vs. Wofford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or Wofford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wofford College or Elon .
- The average SAT score at Elon University (1211) is 41 points higher than at Wofford College (1170)
- Incoming Elon students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Wofford College (26)
- Accepted freshman Wofford College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Elon (3.65)
- Elon has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than Wofford College (60.2%)
Elon vs. Wofford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon 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 Elon.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than Wofford College (82% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $1,900 more per year than Elon graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $56,200)
- Elon University students graduate with a $2,497 lower median federal student loan debt than Wofford College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,747)
- Elon graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Wofford College graduates. ($240 vs. $266)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wofford College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/