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Overview |
Wofford College | RU | ||
| Location | Spartanburg, SC | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,823 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #135 | #566 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wofford.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wofford College | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,760 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,760 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,920 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,192 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,005 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Wofford College | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,425 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 2,663 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.2% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1353 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wofford College | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,100 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,747 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $237 |
Diversity |
Wofford College | RU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Wofford College | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Wofford College | RU | ||
| 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
- Radford University is larger than than Wofford College based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 1,823 students)
Wofford College vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wofford College or RU?
- Wofford College is 510.1% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($49,760.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 145.8% higher at Wofford College than Radford University ($49,760.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Radford University than Wofford College ($17,105 vs. $31,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 41.2% lower than costs at Wofford College ($10,567 vs. $14,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wofford College than Radford University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 269.9% larger than aid received Radford University ($36,005 vs. $9,733)
Wofford College vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wofford College or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Wofford College .
- Accepted freshman Wofford College students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at RU (3.31)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Wofford College (60.2%)
Wofford College vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wofford College or RU? 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 RU and Wofford College.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than Radford University (79% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $10,700 more per year than RU graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $47,400)
- Radford University students graduate with a $2,747 lower median federal student loan debt than Wofford College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,747)
- RU graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Wofford College graduates. ($237 vs. $266)
- More Wofford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RU students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/