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Overview |
Spelman | Wilson College | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Chambersburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,102 | 1,360 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #392 | #974 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spelman.edu | wilson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Spelman | Wilson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,880 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,880 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,666 | $11,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,085 | $23,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,629 | $14,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Spelman | Wilson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,649 | 739 | ||
| Admitted | 3,875 | 695 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.4% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1200 | 970/1120 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Spelman | Wilson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Spelman | Wilson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,300 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Spelman | Wilson College | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 95% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 96% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 15% |
Students |
Spelman | Wilson College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Spelman | Wilson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Spelman College is larger than than Wilson College based on total student enrollment (3,102 students vs. 1,360 students)
Spelman vs. Wilson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Spelman or Wilson College?
- Spelman College is 2.7% more expensive to attend than Wilson College for in-state tuition ($25,880.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.7% higher at Spelman than Wilson College ($25,880.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wilson College than Spelman ($23,923 vs. $37,085)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilson College are 30.9% lower than costs at Spelman College ($11,968 vs. $15,666)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilson College than Spelman College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilson College students is 34% larger than aid received Spelman College ($14,241 vs. $10,629)
Spelman vs. Wilson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Spelman or Wilson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilson College or Spelman .
- The average SAT score at Spelman College (1015) is 74 points higher than at Wilson College (941)
- Incoming Spelman students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Wilson College (20)
- Accepted freshman Spelman students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Wilson College (3.45)
- Wilson College has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Spelman (28.4%)
Spelman vs. Wilson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Spelman or Wilson 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 Wilson College and Spelman.
- The graduation rate at Spelman is higher than Wilson College (77% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Spelman College earn on average $16,600 more per year than Wilson College graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $34,700)
- Wilson College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Spelman graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Wilson College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Spelman graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Wilson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Spelman students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/