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Overview |
Wofford College | MCA | ||
| Location | Spartanburg, SC | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,823 | 116 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #135 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wofford.edu | mca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wofford College | MCA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,760 | $32,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,760 | $32,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,920 | $8,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,192 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,005 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 0% |
Admission |
Wofford College | MCA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,425 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,663 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1200/1353 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Wofford College | MCA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wofford College | MCA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,100 | $29,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,747 | $33,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $341 |
Diversity |
Wofford College | MCA | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Wofford College | MCA | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | - | ||
Campus |
Wofford College | MCA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Wofford College is larger than than MCA based on total student enrollment (1,823 students vs. 116 students)
Wofford College vs. MCA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wofford College or MCA?
- Wofford College is 53.6% more expensive to attend than MCA for in-state tuition ($49,760.00 vs. $32,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.6% higher at Wofford College than Memphis College of Art ($49,760.00 vs. $32,400.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Memphis College of Art are 67.8% lower than costs at Wofford College ($8,890 vs. $14,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wofford College than Memphis College of Art (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is ?% larger than aid received Memphis College of Art ($36,005 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Wofford College or MCA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCA or Wofford College .
- Accepted freshman Wofford College students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at MCA (3.33)
Wofford College vs. MCA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wofford College or MCA? 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 MCA and Wofford College.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than Memphis College of Art (79% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $28,200 more per year than MCA graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $29,900)
- Wofford College students graduate with a $7,253 lower median federal student loan debt than MCA graduates. ($25,747 vs. $33,000)
- Wofford College graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than MCA graduates. ($266 vs. $341)
- More Wofford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCA students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/