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Overview |
UE | Wofford College | ||
| Location | Evansville, IN | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,017 | 1,823 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #314 | #135 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | evansville.edu | wofford.edu | ||
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Costs |
UE | Wofford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,100 | $49,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,100 | $49,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,840 | $14,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,301 | $31,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,067 | $36,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
UE | Wofford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,397 | 4,425 | ||
| Admitted | 3,356 | 2,663 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.3% | 60.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1045/1300 | 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
UE | Wofford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UE | Wofford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $58,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,747 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
UE | Wofford College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
UE | Wofford College | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 44% | ||
Campus |
UE | Wofford College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Evansville is larger than than Wofford College based on total student enrollment (2,017 students vs. 1,823 students)
UE vs. Wofford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UE or Wofford College?
- Wofford College is 24.1% more expensive to attend than UE for in-state tuition ($49,760.00 vs. $40,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.1% higher at Wofford College than University of Evansville ($49,760.00 vs. $40,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Evansville than Wofford College ($19,301 vs. $31,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Evansville are 7.8% lower than costs at Wofford College ($13,840 vs. $14,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Evansville than Wofford College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 5.7% larger than aid received University of Evansville ($36,005 vs. $34,067)
UE vs. Wofford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UE or Wofford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wofford College or UE .
- The average SAT score at Wofford College (1170) is 13 points higher than at UE (1157)
- Incoming UE students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Wofford College (26)
- Accepted freshman UE students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Wofford College (3.7)
- UE has a higher acceptance rate (76.3%) than Wofford College (60.2%)
UE vs. Wofford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UE 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 UE.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than University of Evansville (79% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $12,100 more per year than UE graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $46,000)
- Wofford College students graduate with a $1,253 lower median federal student loan debt than UE graduates. ($25,747 vs. $27,000)
- Wofford College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than UE graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Wofford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UE students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/