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Overview |
PC | Wofford College | ||
| Location | Clinton, SC | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,199 | 1,823 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #333 | #135 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | presby.edu | wofford.edu | ||
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Costs |
PC | Wofford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,990 | $49,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,990 | $49,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,300 | $14,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,571 | $31,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,379 | $36,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
PC | Wofford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,329 | 4,425 | ||
| Admitted | 1,977 | 2,663 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.4% | 60.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1270 | 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 | Sep 21, 2023 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
PC | Wofford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PC | Wofford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $58,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,108 | $25,747 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $266 |
Diversity |
PC | Wofford College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
PC | Wofford College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 44% | ||
Campus |
PC | 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
- Wofford College is larger than than PC based on total student enrollment (1,823 students vs. 1,199 students)
PC vs. Wofford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PC or Wofford College?
- Wofford College is 27.6% more expensive to attend than PC for in-state tuition ($49,760.00 vs. $38,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.6% higher at Wofford College than Presbyterian College ($49,760.00 vs. $38,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presbyterian College than Wofford College ($21,571 vs. $31,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Presbyterian College are 32% lower than costs at Wofford College ($11,300 vs. $14,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College than Wofford College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 4.7% larger than aid received Presbyterian College ($36,005 vs. $34,379)
PC vs. Wofford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PC or Wofford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wofford College or PC .
- The average SAT score at Wofford College (1170) is 88 points higher than at PC (1082)
- Incoming Wofford College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at PC (24)
- Accepted freshman Wofford College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at PC (3.6)
- Wofford College has a higher acceptance rate (60.2%) than PC (59.4%)
PC vs. Wofford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PC 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 PC.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than Presbyterian College (79% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $10,400 more per year than PC graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $47,700)
- Wofford College students graduate with a $361 lower median federal student loan debt than PC graduates. ($25,747 vs. $26,108)
- Wofford College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than PC graduates. ($266 vs. $269)
- More Wofford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PC students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/