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Overview |
SWU | Wofford College | ||
| Location | Central, SC | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,175 | 1,823 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #826 | #135 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edu. | wofford.edu | ||
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Costs |
SWU | Wofford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,520 | $49,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,520 | $49,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,650 | $14,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,639 | $31,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,636 | $36,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
SWU | Wofford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 846 | 4,425 | ||
| Admitted | 433 | 2,663 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.2% | 60.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.2% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1013/1160 | 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 |
SWU | Wofford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SWU | Wofford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $58,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,747 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
SWU | Wofford College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
SWU | Wofford College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 44% | ||
Campus |
SWU | 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
- Wofford College is larger than than SWU based on total student enrollment (1,823 students vs. 1,175 students)
SWU vs. Wofford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SWU or Wofford College?
- Wofford College is 87.6% more expensive to attend than SWU for in-state tuition ($49,760.00 vs. $26,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.6% higher at Wofford College than Southern Wesleyan University ($49,760.00 vs. $26,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Wesleyan University than Wofford College ($17,639 vs. $31,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Wesleyan University are 54.6% lower than costs at Wofford College ($9,650 vs. $14,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Wesleyan University than Wofford College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 83.4% larger than aid received Southern Wesleyan University ($36,005 vs. $19,636)
SWU vs. Wofford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SWU or Wofford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wofford College or SWU .
- Accepted freshman SWU students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Wofford College (3.7)
- Wofford College has a higher acceptance rate (60.2%) than SWU (51.2%)
SWU vs. Wofford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SWU 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 SWU.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than Southern Wesleyan University (79% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $13,300 more per year than SWU graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $44,800)
- Wofford College students graduate with a $1,253 lower median federal student loan debt than SWU graduates. ($25,747 vs. $27,000)
- Wofford College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than SWU graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Wofford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SWU students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/