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Overview |
Grace University | Wooster | ||
| Location | Omaha, NE | Wooster, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 298 | 1,967 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #198 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | graceuniversity.edu | wooster.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grace University | Wooster | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,120 | $57,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,120 | $57,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,324 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,798 | $28,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,079 | $42,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Grace University | Wooster | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 159 | 7,251 | ||
| Admitted | 73 | 4,080 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.9% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/21 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1450 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Grace University | Wooster | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grace University | Wooster | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,300 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $268 |
Diversity |
Grace University | Wooster | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Grace University | Wooster | ||
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| % In-State | - | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 51% | ||
Campus |
Grace University | Wooster | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The College of Wooster is larger than than Grace University based on total student enrollment (1,967 students vs. 298 students)
Grace University vs. Wooster Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grace University or Wooster?
- The College of Wooster is 157.9% more expensive to attend than Grace University for in-state tuition ($57,050.00 vs. $22,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 157.9% higher at Wooster than Grace University ($57,050.00 vs. $22,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grace University than Wooster ($19,798 vs. $28,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grace University are 84.3% lower than costs at The College of Wooster ($7,324 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grace University than The College of Wooster (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Wooster students is 223.5% larger than aid received Grace University ($42,315 vs. $13,079)
Grace University vs. Wooster Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grace University or Wooster? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wooster or Grace University .
- The average SAT score at The College of Wooster (1237) is 234 points higher than at Grace University (1003)
- Incoming Wooster students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Grace University (22)
- Accepted freshman Wooster students have a 0.68 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Grace University (3.08)
- Wooster has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than Grace University (45.9%)
Grace University vs. Wooster Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grace University or Wooster? 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 Wooster and Grace University.
- The graduation rate at Wooster is higher than Grace University (75% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from The College of Wooster earn on average $17,900 more per year than Grace University graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $33,300)
- Grace University students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Wooster graduates. ($17,750 vs. $26,000)
- Grace University graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Wooster graduates. ($183 vs. $268)
- More Wooster graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Grace University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/