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Overview |
Wofford College | D&E College | ||
| Location | Spartanburg, SC | Elkins, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,823 | 650 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #135 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wofford.edu | dewv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wofford College | D&E College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,760 | $29,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,760 | $29,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,920 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,192 | $20,126 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,005 | $25,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Wofford College | D&E College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,425 | 958 | ||
| Admitted | 2,663 | 721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.2% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 1/14 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1353 | 880/1125 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Wofford College | D&E College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wofford College | D&E College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,100 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,747 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $245 |
Diversity |
Wofford College | D&E College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 19% |
Students |
Wofford College | D&E College | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Wofford College | D&E 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 D&E College based on total student enrollment (1,823 students vs. 650 students)
Wofford College vs. D&E College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wofford College or D&E College?
- Wofford College is 66.5% more expensive to attend than D&E College for in-state tuition ($49,760.00 vs. $29,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.5% higher at Wofford College than Davis & Elkins College ($49,760.00 vs. $29,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davis & Elkins College than Wofford College ($20,126 vs. $31,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davis & Elkins College are 47.4% lower than costs at Wofford College ($10,125 vs. $14,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davis & Elkins College than Wofford College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 43.3% larger than aid received Davis & Elkins College ($36,005 vs. $25,119)
Wofford College vs. D&E College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wofford College or D&E College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between D&E College or Wofford College .
- The average SAT score at Wofford College (1170) is 242 points higher than at D&E College (928)
- Incoming Wofford College students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at D&E College (20)
- Accepted freshman Wofford College students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at D&E College (3.35)
- D&E College has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Wofford College (60.2%)
Wofford College vs. D&E College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wofford College or D&E 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 D&E College and Wofford College.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than Davis & Elkins College (79% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $20,600 more per year than D&E College graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $37,500)
- Davis & Elkins College students graduate with a $2,035 lower median federal student loan debt than Wofford College graduates. ($23,712 vs. $25,747)
- D&E College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Wofford College graduates. ($245 vs. $266)
- More Wofford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former D&E College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/