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Overview |
Point U | Wofford College | ||
| Location | East Point, GA | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,015 | 1,823 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #970 | #135 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | point.edu | wofford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Point U | Wofford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,150 | $49,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,150 | $49,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,000 | $14,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,890 | $31,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,960 | $36,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Point U | Wofford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,355 | 4,425 | ||
| Admitted | 570 | 2,663 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.2% | 60.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 46% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 13/23 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1100 | 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 |
Point U | Wofford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Point U | Wofford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $58,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,687 | $25,747 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $266 |
Diversity |
Point U | Wofford College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Point U | Wofford College | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Point U | Wofford College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Point University is larger than than Wofford College based on total student enrollment (2,015 students vs. 1,823 students)
Point U vs. Wofford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Point U or Wofford College?
- Wofford College is 135.3% more expensive to attend than Point U for in-state tuition ($49,760.00 vs. $21,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 135.3% higher at Wofford College than Point University ($49,760.00 vs. $21,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Point University than Wofford College ($19,890 vs. $31,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point University are 65.8% lower than costs at Wofford College ($9,000 vs. $14,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point University than Wofford College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 140.7% larger than aid received Point University ($36,005 vs. $14,960)
Point U vs. Wofford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Point U or Wofford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wofford College or Point U .
- The average SAT score at Wofford College (1170) is 260 points higher than at Point U (910)
- Incoming Wofford College students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Point U (19)
- Accepted freshman Wofford College students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Point U (3.41)
- Wofford College has a higher acceptance rate (60.2%) than Point U (24.2%)
Point U vs. Wofford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Point U 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 Point U.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than Point University (79% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $23,100 more per year than Point U graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $35,000)
- Wofford College students graduate with a $1,940 lower median federal student loan debt than Point U graduates. ($25,747 vs. $27,687)
- Wofford College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Point U graduates. ($266 vs. $286)
- More Wofford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Point U students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/