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Furman Elon Clemson Trinity SU Baylor UT Dallas Davidson University of Dallas Sewanee UofSC Mercer| Wofford College | Austin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wofford College | Austin College | ||
| Location | Spartanburg, SC | Sherman, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,823 | 1,182 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #135 | #188 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wofford.edu | austincollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wofford College | Austin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,760 | $44,740 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,760 | $44,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,920 | $12,958 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,192 | $24,739 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,005 | $33,033 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Wofford College | Austin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,425 | 5,192 | ||
| Admitted | 2,663 | 2,823 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.2% | 54.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 11.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1353 | 1160/1370 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2024 |
Academics |
Wofford College | Austin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wofford College | Austin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,100 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,747 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $268 |
Diversity |
Wofford College | Austin College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Wofford College | Austin College | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Wofford College | Austin 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 Austin College based on total student enrollment (1,823 students vs. 1,182 students)
Wofford College vs. Austin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wofford College or Austin College?
- Wofford College is 11.2% more expensive to attend than Austin College for in-state tuition ($49,760.00 vs. $44,740.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.2% higher at Wofford College than Austin College ($49,760.00 vs. $44,740.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Austin College than Wofford College ($24,739 vs. $31,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Austin College are 15.1% lower than costs at Wofford College ($12,958 vs. $14,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Austin College than Wofford College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 9% larger than aid received Austin College ($36,005 vs. $33,033)
Wofford College vs. Austin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wofford College or Austin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Austin College or Wofford College .
- The average SAT score at Wofford College (1170) is 5 points higher than at Austin College (1165)
- Incoming Wofford College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Austin College (25)
- Accepted freshman Wofford College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Austin College (3.63)
- Wofford College has a higher acceptance rate (60.2%) than Austin College (54.4%)
Wofford College vs. Austin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wofford College or Austin 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 Austin College and Wofford College.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than Austin College (79% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $3,500 more per year than Austin College graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $54,600)
- Wofford College students graduate with a $253 lower median federal student loan debt than Austin College graduates. ($25,747 vs. $26,000)
- Wofford College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Austin College graduates. ($266 vs. $268)
- More Wofford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Austin College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/