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Overview |
Wofford College | TC | ||
| Location | Spartanburg, SC | Tyler, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,823 | 642 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #135 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Christian Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wofford.edu | texascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wofford College | TC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,760 | $8,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,760 | $8,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,920 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,192 | $11,174 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,005 | $10,263 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 61% |
Admission |
Wofford College | TC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,425 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,663 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 2.9 | ||
| 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 | TC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wofford College | TC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 6% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,100 | $27,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 14% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,747 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $320 |
Diversity |
Wofford College | TC | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 81% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Wofford College | TC | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Wofford College | TC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wofford College is larger than than TC based on total student enrollment (1,823 students vs. 642 students)
Wofford College vs. TC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wofford College or TC?
- Wofford College is 506.2% more expensive to attend than TC for in-state tuition ($49,760.00 vs. $8,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 506.2% higher at Wofford College than Texas College ($49,760.00 vs. $8,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas College than Wofford College ($11,174 vs. $31,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas College are 77.6% lower than costs at Wofford College ($8,400 vs. $14,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wofford College than Texas College (98% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 250.8% larger than aid received Texas College ($36,005 vs. $10,263)
Which college is harder to get into, Wofford College or TC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TC or Wofford College .
- Accepted freshman Wofford College students have a 0.8 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at TC (2.9)
Wofford College vs. TC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wofford College or TC? 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 TC and Wofford College.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than Texas College (79% vs. 6%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $30,300 more per year than TC graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $27,800)
- Wofford College students graduate with a $5,253 lower median federal student loan debt than TC graduates. ($25,747 vs. $31,000)
- Wofford College graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than TC graduates. ($266 vs. $320)
- More Wofford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TC students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/