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Overview |
Taylor University | Wooster | ||
| Location | Upland, IN | Wooster, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,221 | 1,967 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #351 | #198 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | taylor.edu | wooster.edu | ||
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Costs |
Taylor University | Wooster | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,176 | $57,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,176 | $57,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,058 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,366 | $28,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,303 | $42,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Taylor University | Wooster | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,099 | 7,251 | ||
| Admitted | 1,566 | 4,080 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1310 | 1250/1450 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Taylor University | Wooster | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Taylor University | Wooster | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,300 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $268 |
Diversity |
Taylor University | Wooster | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Taylor University | Wooster | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Taylor University | Wooster | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Taylor University is larger than than Wooster based on total student enrollment (2,221 students vs. 1,967 students)
Taylor University vs. Wooster Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Taylor University or Wooster?
- The College of Wooster is 53.5% more expensive to attend than Taylor University for in-state tuition ($57,050.00 vs. $37,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.5% higher at Wooster than Taylor University ($57,050.00 vs. $37,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Taylor University than Wooster ($27,366 vs. $28,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Taylor University are 22.1% lower than costs at The College of Wooster ($11,058 vs. $13,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Taylor University as The College of Wooster (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Wooster students is 81.6% larger than aid received Taylor University ($42,315 vs. $23,303)
Taylor University vs. Wooster Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Taylor University or Wooster? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wooster or Taylor University .
- The average SAT score at The College of Wooster (1237) is 46 points higher than at Taylor University (1191)
- Incoming Wooster students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Taylor University (27)
- Accepted freshman Taylor University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Wooster (3.76)
- Taylor University has a higher acceptance rate (74.6%) than Wooster (56.3%)
Taylor University vs. Wooster Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Taylor University or Wooster? 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 Wooster and Taylor University.
- The graduation rate at Taylor University is higher than The College of Wooster (80% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from The College of Wooster earn on average $9,900 more per year than Taylor University graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $41,300)
- Taylor University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wooster graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,000)
- Taylor University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Wooster graduates. ($248 vs. $268)
- More Taylor University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wooster students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/