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Overview |
Wofford College | CU | ||
| Location | Spartanburg, SC | Lebanon, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,823 | 2,588 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #135 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wofford.edu | cumberland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wofford College | CU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,760 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,760 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,920 | $8,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,192 | $18,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,005 | $22,145 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Wofford College | CU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,425 | 2,137 | ||
| Admitted | 2,663 | 1,415 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.2% | 66.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 44.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1200/1353 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Wofford College | CU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wofford College | CU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,100 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,747 | $21,729 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $224 |
Diversity |
Wofford College | CU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 16% |
Students |
Wofford College | CU | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Wofford College | CU | ||
| 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
- Cumberland University is larger than than Wofford College based on total student enrollment (2,588 students vs. 1,823 students)
Wofford College vs. CU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wofford College or CU?
- Wofford College is 97.5% more expensive to attend than CU for in-state tuition ($49,760.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.5% higher at Wofford College than Cumberland University ($49,760.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cumberland University than Wofford College ($18,528 vs. $31,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cumberland University are 66% lower than costs at Wofford College ($8,990 vs. $14,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cumberland University than Wofford College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 62.6% larger than aid received Cumberland University ($36,005 vs. $22,145)
Wofford College vs. CU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wofford College or CU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CU or Wofford College .
- The average SAT score at Wofford College (1170) is 181 points higher than at CU (989)
- Incoming Wofford College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at CU (21)
- Accepted freshman Wofford College students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at CU (3.3)
- CU has a higher acceptance rate (66.2%) than Wofford College (60.2%)
Wofford College vs. CU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wofford College or CU? 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 CU and Wofford College.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than Cumberland University (79% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $18,200 more per year than CU graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $39,900)
- Cumberland University students graduate with a $4,018 lower median federal student loan debt than Wofford College graduates. ($21,729 vs. $25,747)
- CU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Wofford College graduates. ($224 vs. $266)
- More Wofford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CU students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/