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Overview |
Wofford College | The King's College | ||
| Location | Spartanburg, SC | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,823 | 326 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #135 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wofford.edu | tkc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wofford College | The King's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,760 | $21,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,760 | $21,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,920 | $18,394 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,192 | $34,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,005 | $24,640 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Wofford College | The King's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,425 | 961 | ||
| Admitted | 2,663 | 435 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.2% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 14.9% | ||
| 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 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1353 | 1190/1340 | ||
| 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 | The King's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wofford College | The King's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,747 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $240 |
Diversity |
Wofford College | The King's College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 16% |
Students |
Wofford College | The King's College | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Wofford College | The King's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wofford College is larger than than The King's College based on total student enrollment (1,823 students vs. 326 students)
Wofford College vs. The King's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wofford College or The King's College?
- Wofford College is 137% more expensive to attend than The King's College for in-state tuition ($49,760.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 137% higher at Wofford College than The King's College ($49,760.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wofford College than The King's College ($31,192 vs. $34,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wofford College are 23.3% lower than costs at The King's College ($14,920 vs. $18,394)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wofford College than The King's College (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 46.1% larger than aid received The King's College ($36,005 vs. $24,640)
Wofford College vs. The King's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wofford College or The King's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The King's College or Wofford College .
- The average SAT score at The King's College (1181) is 11 points higher than at Wofford College (1170)
- Incoming The King's College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Wofford College (26)
- Accepted freshman The King's College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Wofford College (3.7)
- Wofford College has a higher acceptance rate (60.2%) than The King's College (45.3%)
Wofford College vs. The King's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wofford College or The King's 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 The King's College and Wofford College.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than The King's College (79% vs. 51%)
- The King's College students graduate with a $2,497 lower median federal student loan debt than Wofford College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,747)
- The King's College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Wofford College graduates. ($240 vs. $266)
- More Wofford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The King's College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/