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Furman Elon Clemson Endicott College Roger Williams University Stonehill College Davidson SHU Sewanee UofSC Fairfield University Mercer| Salve Regina University | Wofford College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Salve Regina University | Wofford College | ||
| Location | Newport, RI | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,872 | 1,823 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #330 | #135 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salve.edu | wofford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salve Regina University | Wofford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,250 | $49,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,250 | $49,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,500 | $14,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,997 | $31,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,787 | $36,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Salve Regina University | Wofford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,562 | 4,425 | ||
| Admitted | 3,867 | 2,663 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 60.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1280 | 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 |
Salve Regina University | Wofford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salve Regina University | Wofford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $58,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,747 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Salve Regina University | Wofford College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Salve Regina University | Wofford College | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 86% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Salve Regina University | 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
- Salve Regina University is larger than than Wofford College based on total student enrollment (2,872 students vs. 1,823 students)
Salve Regina University vs. Wofford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salve Regina University or Wofford College?
- Wofford College is 10% more expensive to attend than Salve Regina University for in-state tuition ($49,760.00 vs. $45,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10% higher at Wofford College than Salve Regina University ($49,760.00 vs. $45,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wofford College than Salve Regina University ($31,192 vs. $37,997)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wofford College are 10.6% lower than costs at Salve Regina University ($14,920 vs. $16,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salve Regina University than Wofford College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 34.4% larger than aid received Salve Regina University ($36,005 vs. $26,787)
Salve Regina University vs. Wofford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salve Regina University or Wofford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wofford College or Salve Regina University .
- Accepted freshman Wofford College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Salve Regina University (3.52)
- Salve Regina University has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than Wofford College (60.2%)
Salve Regina University vs. Wofford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salve Regina University 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 Salve Regina University.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than Salve Regina University (79% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $3,800 more per year than Salve Regina University graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $54,300)
- Wofford College students graduate with a $1,253 lower median federal student loan debt than Salve Regina University graduates. ($25,747 vs. $27,000)
- Wofford College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Salve Regina University graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Salve Regina University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wofford College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/