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Overview |
UNCSA | Wofford College | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,104 | 1,823 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #291 | #135 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncsa.edu | wofford.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCSA | Wofford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,497 | $49,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,731 | $49,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,902 | $14,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,251 | $31,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,868 | $36,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 98% |
Admission |
UNCSA | Wofford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,139 | 4,425 | ||
| Admitted | 362 | 2,663 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.8% | 60.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1115/1350 | 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 | Mar 15, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
UNCSA | Wofford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCSA | Wofford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $58,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,747 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
UNCSA | Wofford College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
UNCSA | Wofford College | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 44% | ||
Campus |
UNCSA | 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 UNCSA based on total student enrollment (1,823 students vs. 1,104 students)
UNCSA vs. Wofford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCSA or Wofford College?
- Wofford College is 665.9% more expensive to attend than UNCSA for in-state tuition ($49,760.00 vs. $6,497.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.7% higher at Wofford College than University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($49,760.00 vs. $23,731.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina School of the Arts than Wofford College ($11,251 vs. $31,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina School of the Arts are 15.6% lower than costs at Wofford College ($12,902 vs. $14,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wofford College than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (98% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 231.3% larger than aid received University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($36,005 vs. $10,868)
UNCSA vs. Wofford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCSA or Wofford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wofford College or UNCSA .
- The average SAT score at Wofford College (1170) is 62 points higher than at UNCSA (1108)
- Incoming Wofford College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UNCSA (24)
- Accepted freshman UNCSA students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Wofford College (3.7)
- Wofford College has a higher acceptance rate (60.2%) than UNCSA (31.8%)
UNCSA vs. Wofford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCSA 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 UNCSA.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (79% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $19,000 more per year than UNCSA graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $39,100)
- Wofford College students graduate with a $1,253 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCSA graduates. ($25,747 vs. $27,000)
- Wofford College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than UNCSA graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Wofford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCSA students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/