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Overview |
Spelman | WWU | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Fulton, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,102 | 1,508 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #392 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spelman.edu | williamwoods.edu | ||
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Costs |
Spelman | WWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,880 | $26,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,880 | $26,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,666 | $10,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,085 | $23,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,629 | $20,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
Spelman | WWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,649 | 1,487 | ||
| Admitted | 3,875 | 914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.4% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Spelman | WWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Spelman | WWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,300 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,437 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $221 |
Diversity |
Spelman | WWU | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 95% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 96% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 20% |
Students |
Spelman | WWU | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Spelman | WWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Spelman College is larger than than WWU based on total student enrollment (3,102 students vs. 1,508 students)
Spelman vs. WWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Spelman or WWU?
- William Woods University is 2.4% more expensive to attend than Spelman for in-state tuition ($26,500.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.4% higher at WWU than Spelman College ($26,500.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Woods University than Spelman ($23,363 vs. $37,085)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Woods University are 49.9% lower than costs at Spelman College ($10,450 vs. $15,666)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Spelman College as William Woods University (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Woods University students is 92.2% larger than aid received Spelman College ($20,431 vs. $10,629)
Spelman vs. WWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Spelman or WWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WWU or Spelman .
- The average SAT score at William Woods University (1035) is 20 points higher than at Spelman (1015)
- Incoming WWU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Spelman (22)
- Accepted freshman Spelman students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at WWU (3.4)
- WWU has a higher acceptance rate (61.5%) than Spelman (28.4%)
Spelman vs. WWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Spelman or WWU? 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 WWU and Spelman.
- The graduation rate at Spelman is higher than William Woods University (77% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Spelman College earn on average $12,700 more per year than WWU graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $38,600)
- William Woods University students graduate with a $5,563 lower median federal student loan debt than Spelman graduates. ($21,437 vs. $27,000)
- WWU graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Spelman graduates. ($221 vs. $279)
- More WWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Spelman students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/