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Belmont Furman Elon Clemson Samford University Davidson Harding University Union University Vanderbilt Sewanee UofSC Mercer| Wofford College | Lipscomb University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wofford College | Lipscomb | ||
| Location | Spartanburg, SC | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,823 | 4,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #135 | #279 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wofford.edu | lipscomb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wofford College | Lipscomb | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,760 | $34,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,760 | $34,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,920 | $14,036 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,192 | $27,937 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,005 | $24,404 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Wofford College | Lipscomb | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,425 | 3,705 | ||
| Admitted | 2,663 | 2,635 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.2% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 26.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1353 | 1130/1320 | ||
| 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 | Lipscomb | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wofford College | Lipscomb | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,100 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,747 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $211 |
Diversity |
Wofford College | Lipscomb | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Wofford College | Lipscomb | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Wofford College | Lipscomb | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Lipscomb University is larger than than Wofford College based on total student enrollment (4,704 students vs. 1,823 students)
Wofford College vs. Lipscomb Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wofford College or Lipscomb?
- Wofford College is 45.1% more expensive to attend than Lipscomb for in-state tuition ($49,760.00 vs. $34,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.1% higher at Wofford College than Lipscomb University ($49,760.00 vs. $34,304.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lipscomb University than Wofford College ($27,937 vs. $31,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lipscomb University are 6.3% lower than costs at Wofford College ($14,036 vs. $14,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lipscomb University than Wofford College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 47.5% larger than aid received Lipscomb University ($36,005 vs. $24,404)
Wofford College vs. Lipscomb Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wofford College or Lipscomb? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lipscomb or Wofford College .
- The average SAT score at Lipscomb University (1176) is 6 points higher than at Wofford College (1170)
- Incoming Wofford College students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Lipscomb (26)
- Accepted freshman Lipscomb students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Wofford College (3.7)
- Lipscomb has a higher acceptance rate (71.1%) than Wofford College (60.2%)
Wofford College vs. Lipscomb Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wofford College or Lipscomb? 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 Lipscomb and Wofford College.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than Lipscomb University (79% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $11,200 more per year than Lipscomb graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $46,900)
- Lipscomb University students graduate with a $5,247 lower median federal student loan debt than Wofford College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,747)
- Lipscomb graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Wofford College graduates. ($211 vs. $266)
- More Wofford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lipscomb students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/