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Overview |
W&J | Wofford College | ||
| Location | Washington, PA | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,151 | 1,823 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | #135 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washjeff.edu | wofford.edu | ||
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Costs |
W&J | Wofford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,612 | $49,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,612 | $49,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,524 | $14,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,636 | $31,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,963 | $36,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
W&J | Wofford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,414 | 4,425 | ||
| Admitted | 3,007 | 2,663 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.1% | 60.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 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 |
W&J | Wofford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
W&J | Wofford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $58,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,747 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
W&J | Wofford College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
W&J | Wofford College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 44% | ||
Campus |
W&J | Wofford College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wofford College is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (1,823 students vs. 1,151 students)
W&J vs. Wofford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, W&J or Wofford College?
- Wofford College is 0.3% more expensive to attend than W&J for in-state tuition ($49,760.00 vs. $49,612.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.3% higher at Wofford College than Washington & Jefferson College ($49,760.00 vs. $49,612.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington & Jefferson College than Wofford College ($25,636 vs. $31,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington & Jefferson College are 10.3% lower than costs at Wofford College ($13,524 vs. $14,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Wofford College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 8.2% larger than aid received Wofford College ($38,963 vs. $36,005)
W&J vs. Wofford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, W&J or Wofford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wofford College or W&J .
- Accepted freshman Wofford College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at W&J (3.54)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Wofford College (60.2%)
W&J vs. Wofford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, W&J 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 W&J.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than Washington & Jefferson College (79% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $1,200 more per year than W&J graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $56,900)
- Wofford College students graduate with a $1,253 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($25,747 vs. $27,000)
- Wofford College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Wofford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former W&J 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/