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Overview |
UArts | Wofford College | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,313 | 1,823 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #135 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uarts.edu | wofford.edu | ||
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Costs |
UArts | Wofford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,950 | $49,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,950 | $49,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,950 | $14,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,467 | $31,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,460 | $36,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
UArts | Wofford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,086 | 4,425 | ||
| Admitted | 869 | 2,663 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 60.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1200/1353 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
UArts | Wofford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UArts | Wofford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,500 | $58,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,747 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
UArts | Wofford College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
UArts | Wofford College | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 44% | ||
Campus |
UArts | Wofford College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Wofford College is larger than than UArts based on total student enrollment (1,823 students vs. 1,313 students)
UArts vs. Wofford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UArts or Wofford College?
- The University of the Arts is 2.4% more expensive to attend than Wofford College for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $49,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.4% higher at UArts than Wofford College ($50,950.00 vs. $49,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wofford College than UArts ($31,192 vs. $42,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wofford College are 20.3% lower than costs at The University of the Arts ($14,920 vs. $17,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of the Arts than Wofford College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 41.4% larger than aid received The University of the Arts ($36,005 vs. $25,460)
UArts vs. Wofford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UArts or Wofford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wofford College or UArts .
- The average SAT score at Wofford College (1170) is 125 points higher than at UArts (1045)
- Incoming Wofford College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UArts (23)
- UArts has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than Wofford College (60.2%)
UArts vs. Wofford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UArts 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 UArts.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than The University of the Arts (79% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $23,600 more per year than UArts graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $34,500)
- Wofford College students graduate with a $1,253 lower median federal student loan debt than UArts graduates. ($25,747 vs. $27,000)
- Wofford College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than UArts graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Wofford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UArts students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/