Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Furman Elon Clemson Davidson Sewanee UofSC Mercer CofC Berry College Samford University Winthrop University PC| Wofford College | Aquinas College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Wofford College | Aquinas College | ||
| Location | Spartanburg, SC | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,823 | 342 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #135 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wofford.edu | aquinascollege.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Wofford College | Aquinas College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,760 | $21,350 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,760 | $21,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,920 | $8,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,192 | $20,892 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,005 | $12,820 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Wofford College | Aquinas College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,425 | 245 | ||
| Admitted | 2,663 | 99 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.2% | 40.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1353 | 1100/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Wofford College | Aquinas College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 0:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Wofford College | Aquinas College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,100 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,747 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $211 |
Diversity |
Wofford College | Aquinas College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 48% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Wofford College | Aquinas College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 53% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | - | ||
Campus |
Wofford College | Aquinas 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 Aquinas College based on total student enrollment (1,823 students vs. 342 students)
Wofford College vs. Aquinas College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wofford College or Aquinas College?
- Wofford College is 133.1% more expensive to attend than Aquinas College for in-state tuition ($49,760.00 vs. $21,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 133.1% higher at Wofford College than Aquinas College ($49,760.00 vs. $21,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aquinas College than Wofford College ($20,892 vs. $31,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aquinas College are 68.6% lower than costs at Wofford College ($8,850 vs. $14,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aquinas College than Wofford College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 180.9% larger than aid received Aquinas College ($36,005 vs. $12,820)
Wofford College vs. Aquinas College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wofford College or Aquinas College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Aquinas College or Wofford College .
- The average SAT score at Wofford College (1170) is 55 points higher than at Aquinas College (1115)
- Incoming Wofford College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Aquinas College (24)
- Accepted freshman Wofford College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Aquinas College (3.55)
- Wofford College has a higher acceptance rate (60.2%) than Aquinas College (40.4%)
Wofford College vs. Aquinas College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wofford College or Aquinas 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 Aquinas College and Wofford College.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than Aquinas College (79% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $9,500 more per year than Aquinas College graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $48,600)
- Aquinas College students graduate with a $5,247 lower median federal student loan debt than Wofford College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,747)
- Aquinas College graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Wofford College graduates. ($211 vs. $266)
- More Wofford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Aquinas College 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/