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Overview |
Erskine College | Wofford College | ||
| Location | Due West, SC | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 956 | 1,823 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #135 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Presbyterian Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | erskine.edu | wofford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Erskine College | Wofford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,435 | $49,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,435 | $49,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,450 | $14,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,581 | $31,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,834 | $36,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Erskine College | Wofford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,585 | 4,425 | ||
| Admitted | 844 | 2,663 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.2% | 60.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1150 | 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Erskine College | Wofford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Erskine College | Wofford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $58,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,750 | $25,747 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $266 |
Diversity |
Erskine College | Wofford College | ||
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| % Men | 67% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 33% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 1% |
Students |
Erskine College | Wofford College | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Erskine 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Wofford College is larger than than Erskine College based on total student enrollment (1,823 students vs. 956 students)
Erskine College vs. Wofford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Erskine College or Wofford College?
- Wofford College is 44.5% more expensive to attend than Erskine College for in-state tuition ($49,760.00 vs. $34,435.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.5% higher at Wofford College than Erskine College ($49,760.00 vs. $34,435.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wofford College than Erskine College ($31,192 vs. $36,581)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Erskine College are 19.8% lower than costs at Wofford College ($12,450 vs. $14,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Erskine College than Wofford College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 113.9% larger than aid received Erskine College ($36,005 vs. $16,834)
Erskine College vs. Wofford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Erskine College or Wofford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wofford College or Erskine College .
- The average SAT score at Wofford College (1170) is 177 points higher than at Erskine College (993)
- Incoming Wofford College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Erskine College (21)
- Accepted freshman Wofford College students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Erskine College (3.26)
- Wofford College has a higher acceptance rate (60.2%) than Erskine College (53.2%)
Erskine College vs. Wofford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Erskine 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 Erskine College.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than Erskine College (79% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $17,800 more per year than Erskine College graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $40,300)
- Wofford College students graduate with a $1,003 lower median federal student loan debt than Erskine College graduates. ($25,747 vs. $26,750)
- Wofford College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Erskine College graduates. ($266 vs. $276)
- More Wofford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Erskine College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/