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Overview |
Howard | Wofford College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 1,823 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #135 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | wofford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Wofford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $49,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $49,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $14,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $31,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $36,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Howard | Wofford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 4,425 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 2,663 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 60.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 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 | Feb 15, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Howard | Wofford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Wofford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $58,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,747 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Howard | Wofford College | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Howard | Wofford College | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Wofford College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than Wofford College based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 1,823 students)
Howard vs. Wofford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Wofford College?
- Wofford College is 62.7% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($49,760.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.7% higher at Wofford College than Howard University ($49,760.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Howard University than Wofford College ($28,279 vs. $31,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wofford College are 6.4% lower than costs at Howard University ($14,920 vs. $15,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Howard University than Wofford College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 79.5% larger than aid received Howard University ($36,005 vs. $20,063)
Howard vs. Wofford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Wofford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wofford College or Howard .
- The average SAT score at Wofford College (1170) is 65 points higher than at Howard (1105)
- Incoming Wofford College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Howard (24)
- Accepted freshman Wofford College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Howard (3.66)
- Wofford College has a higher acceptance rate (60.2%) than Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. Wofford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard 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 Howard.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than Howard University (79% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $6,300 more per year than Howard graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $51,800)
- Wofford College students graduate with a $1,253 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($25,747 vs. $27,000)
- Wofford College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Wofford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/