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Overview |
Franciscan | Wofford College | ||
| Location | Steubenville, OH | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,656 | 1,823 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #488 | #135 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franciscan.edu | wofford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franciscan | Wofford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,620 | $49,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,620 | $49,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,390 | $14,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,310 | $31,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,779 | $36,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Franciscan | Wofford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,456 | 4,425 | ||
| Admitted | 1,637 | 2,663 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.7% | 60.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.5% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1320 | 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 |
Franciscan | Wofford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franciscan | Wofford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $58,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $25,747 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $266 |
Diversity |
Franciscan | Wofford College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Franciscan | Wofford College | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 82% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Franciscan | 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
- Franciscan University of Steubenville is larger than than Wofford College based on total student enrollment (3,656 students vs. 1,823 students)
Franciscan vs. Wofford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franciscan or Wofford College?
- Wofford College is 62.5% more expensive to attend than Franciscan for in-state tuition ($49,760.00 vs. $30,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.5% higher at Wofford College than Franciscan University of Steubenville ($49,760.00 vs. $30,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franciscan University of Steubenville than Wofford College ($25,310 vs. $31,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franciscan University of Steubenville are 58.9% lower than costs at Wofford College ($9,390 vs. $14,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franciscan University of Steubenville than Wofford College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 114.6% larger than aid received Franciscan University of Steubenville ($36,005 vs. $16,779)
Franciscan vs. Wofford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franciscan or Wofford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wofford College or Franciscan .
- The average SAT score at Wofford College (1170) is 5 points higher than at Franciscan (1165)
- Incoming Franciscan students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Wofford College (26)
- Accepted freshman Franciscan students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Wofford College (3.7)
- Franciscan has a higher acceptance rate (66.7%) than Wofford College (60.2%)
Franciscan vs. Wofford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franciscan 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 Franciscan.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than Franciscan University of Steubenville (79% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $18,300 more per year than Franciscan graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $39,800)
- Franciscan University of Steubenville students graduate with a $3,747 lower median federal student loan debt than Wofford College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $25,747)
- Franciscan graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Wofford College graduates. ($227 vs. $266)
- More Wofford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Franciscan students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/