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Overview |
Georgia Southwestern | Wofford College | ||
| Location | Americus, GA | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,070 | 1,823 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #908 | #135 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsw.edu | wofford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia Southwestern | Wofford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $49,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $49,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,978 | $14,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,186 | $31,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,472 | $36,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Georgia Southwestern | Wofford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,939 | 4,425 | ||
| Admitted | 1,419 | 2,663 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 60.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.2% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1160 | 1200/1353 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 21, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Georgia Southwestern | Wofford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia Southwestern | Wofford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $58,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $25,747 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $266 |
Diversity |
Georgia Southwestern | Wofford College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Georgia Southwestern | Wofford College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Georgia Southwestern | 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
- Georgia Southwestern State University is larger than than Wofford College based on total student enrollment (3,070 students vs. 1,823 students)
Georgia Southwestern vs. Wofford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Southwestern or Wofford College?
- Wofford College is 1,124.4% more expensive to attend than Georgia Southwestern for in-state tuition ($49,760.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 236.5% higher at Wofford College than Georgia Southwestern State University ($49,760.00 vs. $14,786.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southwestern State University than Wofford College ($12,186 vs. $31,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southwestern State University are 66.2% lower than costs at Wofford College ($8,978 vs. $14,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southwestern State University than Wofford College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 280.1% larger than aid received Georgia Southwestern State University ($36,005 vs. $9,472)
Georgia Southwestern vs. Wofford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Southwestern or Wofford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wofford College or Georgia Southwestern .
- The average SAT score at Wofford College (1170) is 203 points higher than at Georgia Southwestern (967)
- Incoming Wofford College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Georgia Southwestern (21)
- Accepted freshman Wofford College students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Georgia Southwestern (3.17)
- Georgia Southwestern has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than Wofford College (60.2%)
Georgia Southwestern vs. Wofford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Southwestern 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 Georgia Southwestern.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than Georgia Southwestern State University (79% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $20,000 more per year than Georgia Southwestern graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $38,100)
- Georgia Southwestern State University students graduate with a $3,747 lower median federal student loan debt than Wofford College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $25,747)
- Georgia Southwestern 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 Georgia Southwestern students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/