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Denison Furman Elon Clemson Oberlin Kalamazoo College Davidson Allegheny College St Olaf Beloit College Earlham Kenyon| The College of Wooster | Wofford College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wooster | Wofford College | ||
| Location | Wooster, OH | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,967 | 1,823 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #198 | #135 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wooster.edu | wofford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wooster | Wofford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,050 | $49,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,050 | $49,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $14,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,976 | $31,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,315 | $36,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Wooster | Wofford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,251 | 4,425 | ||
| Admitted | 4,080 | 2,663 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 60.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1450 | 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 | Feb 15, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Wooster | Wofford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wooster | Wofford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $58,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,747 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $266 |
Diversity |
Wooster | Wofford College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Wooster | Wofford College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Wooster | Wofford College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The College of Wooster is larger than than Wofford College based on total student enrollment (1,967 students vs. 1,823 students)
Wooster vs. Wofford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wooster or Wofford College?
- The College of Wooster is 14.7% more expensive to attend than Wofford College for in-state tuition ($57,050.00 vs. $49,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.7% higher at Wooster than Wofford College ($57,050.00 vs. $49,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of Wooster than Wofford College ($28,976 vs. $31,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Wooster are 10.5% lower than costs at Wofford College ($13,500 vs. $14,920)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at The College of Wooster as Wofford College (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Wooster students is 17.5% larger than aid received Wofford College ($42,315 vs. $36,005)
Wooster vs. Wofford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wooster or Wofford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wofford College or Wooster .
- The average SAT score at The College of Wooster (1237) is 67 points higher than at Wofford College (1170)
- Incoming Wooster students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Wofford College (26)
- Accepted freshman Wooster students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Wofford College (3.7)
- Wofford College has a higher acceptance rate (60.2%) than Wooster (56.3%)
Wooster vs. Wofford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wooster 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 Wooster.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than The College of Wooster (79% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $6,900 more per year than Wooster graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $51,200)
- Wofford College students graduate with a $253 lower median federal student loan debt than Wooster graduates. ($25,747 vs. $26,000)
- Wofford College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Wooster graduates. ($266 vs. $268)
- More Wofford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wooster students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/