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JMU Mason Furman Old Dominion Elon Mary Washington College Virginia Tech VCU Clemson William & Mary Longwood University UVA| Wofford College | Christopher Newport University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wofford College | CNU | ||
| Location | Spartanburg, SC | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,823 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #135 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wofford.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wofford College | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,760 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,760 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,920 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,192 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,005 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 66% |
Admission |
Wofford College | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,425 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 2,663 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.2% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1353 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Wofford College | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wofford College | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,100 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,747 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $258 |
Diversity |
Wofford College | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Wofford College | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Wofford College | CNU | ||
| 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
- Christopher Newport University is larger than than Wofford College based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 1,823 students)
Wofford College vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wofford College or CNU?
- Wofford College is 430.8% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($49,760.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120.1% higher at Wofford College than Christopher Newport University ($49,760.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christopher Newport University than Wofford College ($23,287 vs. $31,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 24.4% lower than costs at Wofford College ($11,990 vs. $14,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wofford College than Christopher Newport University (98% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 348.8% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($36,005 vs. $8,022)
Wofford College vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wofford College or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Wofford College .
- The average SAT score at Wofford College (1170) is 15 points higher than at CNU (1155)
- Incoming Wofford College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at CNU (25)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Wofford College (3.7)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Wofford College (60.2%)
Wofford College vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wofford College or CNU? 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 CNU and Wofford College.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than Christopher Newport University (79% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $11,000 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $47,100)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $747 lower median federal student loan debt than Wofford College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,747)
- CNU graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Wofford College graduates. ($258 vs. $266)
- More Wofford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CNU students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/