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Overview |
Tuskegee University | Wofford College | ||
| Location | Tuskegee, AL | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,570 | 1,823 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #498 | #135 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tuskegee.edu | wofford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tuskegee University | Wofford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,594 | $49,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,594 | $49,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,844 | $14,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,596 | $31,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,328 | $36,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Tuskegee University | Wofford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,043 | 4,425 | ||
| Admitted | 3,575 | 2,663 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.7% | 60.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1215 | 1200/1353 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Tuskegee University | Wofford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tuskegee University | Wofford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $58,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,122 | $25,747 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $266 |
Diversity |
Tuskegee University | Wofford College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Tuskegee University | Wofford College | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Tuskegee University | 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
- Tuskegee University is larger than than Wofford College based on total student enrollment (2,570 students vs. 1,823 students)
Tuskegee University vs. Wofford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tuskegee University or Wofford College?
- Wofford College is 154% more expensive to attend than Tuskegee University for in-state tuition ($49,760.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- Out of state tuition is 154% higher at Wofford College than Tuskegee University ($49,760.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wofford College than Tuskegee University ($31,192 vs. $35,596)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tuskegee University are 51.6% lower than costs at Wofford College ($9,844 vs. $14,920)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Tuskegee University as Wofford College (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 469% larger than aid received Tuskegee University ($36,005 vs. $6,328)
Tuskegee University vs. Wofford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tuskegee University or Wofford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wofford College or Tuskegee University .
- The average SAT score at Wofford College (1170) is 215 points higher than at Tuskegee University (955)
- Incoming Wofford College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Tuskegee University (21)
- Accepted freshman Wofford College students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Tuskegee University (3.1)
- Wofford College has a higher acceptance rate (60.2%) than Tuskegee University (29.7%)
Tuskegee University vs. Wofford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tuskegee University 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 Tuskegee University.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than Tuskegee University (79% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $17,200 more per year than Tuskegee University graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $40,900)
- Wofford College students graduate with a $6,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Tuskegee University graduates. ($25,747 vs. $32,122)
- Wofford College graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Tuskegee University graduates. ($266 vs. $332)
- More Wofford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tuskegee University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/