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Overview |
Wesleyan College | Wofford College | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 660 | 1,823 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #135 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyancollege.edu | wofford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan College | Wofford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,450 | $49,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,450 | $49,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,996 | $14,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,900 | $31,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,800 | $36,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Wesleyan College | Wofford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,298 | 4,425 | ||
| Admitted | 867 | 2,663 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 60.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1033/1210 | 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 |
Wesleyan College | Wofford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan College | Wofford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $58,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $25,747 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $266 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan College | Wofford College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 94% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 25% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Wesleyan College | Wofford College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan College | 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
- Wofford College is larger than than Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (1,823 students vs. 660 students)
Wesleyan College vs. Wofford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan College or Wofford College?
- Wofford College is 88.1% more expensive to attend than Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($49,760.00 vs. $26,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.1% higher at Wofford College than Wesleyan College ($49,760.00 vs. $26,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan College than Wofford College ($13,900 vs. $31,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wesleyan College are 35.7% lower than costs at Wofford College ($10,996 vs. $14,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wesleyan College than Wofford College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 45.2% larger than aid received Wesleyan College ($36,005 vs. $24,800)
Wesleyan College vs. Wofford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan College or Wofford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wofford College or Wesleyan College .
- Accepted freshman Wofford College students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Wesleyan College (3.28)
- Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (66.8%) than Wofford College (60.2%)
Wesleyan College vs. Wofford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan College 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 Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than Wesleyan College (79% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $22,000 more per year than Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $36,100)
- Wesleyan College students graduate with a $247 lower median federal student loan debt than Wofford College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $25,747)
- Wesleyan College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Wofford College graduates. ($263 vs. $266)
- More Wofford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/