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Overview |
Wofford College | Bluefield State College | ||
| Location | Spartanburg, SC | Bluefield, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,823 | 1,306 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #135 | #986 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wofford.edu | bluefieldstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wofford College | Bluefield State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,760 | $8,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,760 | $16,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,920 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,192 | $11,759 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,005 | $10,160 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Wofford College | Bluefield State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,425 | 813 | ||
| Admitted | 2,663 | 790 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.2% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 33.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1353 | 870/1080 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Wofford College | Bluefield State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wofford College | Bluefield State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,100 | $31,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,747 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $196 |
Diversity |
Wofford College | Bluefield State College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 81% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Wofford College | Bluefield State College | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Wofford College | Bluefield State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wofford College is larger than than Bluefield State College based on total student enrollment (1,823 students vs. 1,306 students)
Wofford College vs. Bluefield State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wofford College or Bluefield State College?
- Wofford College is 462.9% more expensive to attend than Bluefield State College for in-state tuition ($49,760.00 vs. $8,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 210.4% higher at Wofford College than Bluefield State College ($49,760.00 vs. $16,030.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bluefield State College than Wofford College ($11,759 vs. $31,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bluefield State College are 46.3% lower than costs at Wofford College ($10,200 vs. $14,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wofford College than Bluefield State College (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 254.4% larger than aid received Bluefield State College ($36,005 vs. $10,160)
Wofford College vs. Bluefield State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wofford College or Bluefield State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bluefield State College or Wofford College .
- The average SAT score at Wofford College (1170) is 236 points higher than at Bluefield State College (934)
- Incoming Wofford College students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Bluefield State College (20)
- Accepted freshman Wofford College students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Bluefield State College (3.41)
- Bluefield State College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Wofford College (60.2%)
Wofford College vs. Bluefield State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wofford College or Bluefield State 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 Bluefield State College and Wofford College.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than Bluefield State College (79% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $26,300 more per year than Bluefield State College graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $31,800)
- Bluefield State College students graduate with a $6,747 lower median federal student loan debt than Wofford College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $25,747)
- Bluefield State College graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Wofford College graduates. ($196 vs. $266)
- More Wofford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bluefield State College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/