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Overview |
Wofford College | Vanderbilt | ||
| Location | Spartanburg, SC | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,823 | 13,710 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #135 | #14 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wofford.edu | vanderbilt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wofford College | Vanderbilt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,760 | $58,130 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,760 | $58,130 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,920 | $19,862 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,192 | $25,606 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,005 | $53,932 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 65% |
Admission |
Wofford College | Vanderbilt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,425 | 46,377 | ||
| Admitted | 2,663 | 3,093 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.2% | 6.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 52.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1353 | 1490/1570 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Wofford College | Vanderbilt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wofford College | Vanderbilt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,100 | $83,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,747 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $144 |
Diversity |
Wofford College | Vanderbilt | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Wofford College | Vanderbilt | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Wofford College | Vanderbilt | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Vanderbilt University is larger than than Wofford College based on total student enrollment (13,710 students vs. 1,823 students)
Wofford College vs. Vanderbilt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wofford College or Vanderbilt?
- Vanderbilt University is 16.8% more expensive to attend than Wofford College for in-state tuition ($58,130.00 vs. $49,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.8% higher at Vanderbilt than Wofford College ($58,130.00 vs. $49,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vanderbilt University than Wofford College ($25,606 vs. $31,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wofford College are 33.1% lower than costs at Vanderbilt University ($14,920 vs. $19,862)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wofford College than Vanderbilt University (98% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanderbilt University students is 49.8% larger than aid received Wofford College ($53,932 vs. $36,005)
Wofford College vs. Vanderbilt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wofford College or Vanderbilt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vanderbilt or Wofford College .
- The average SAT score at Vanderbilt University (1498) is 328 points higher than at Wofford College (1170)
- Incoming Vanderbilt students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Wofford College (26)
- Accepted freshman Vanderbilt students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Wofford College (3.7)
- Wofford College has a higher acceptance rate (60.2%) than Vanderbilt (6.7%)
Wofford College vs. Vanderbilt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wofford College or Vanderbilt? 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 Vanderbilt and Wofford College.
- The graduation rate at Vanderbilt is higher than Wofford College (92% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Vanderbilt University earn on average $25,000 more per year than Wofford College graduates after ten years. ($83,100 vs. $58,100)
- Vanderbilt University students graduate with a $11,747 lower median federal student loan debt than Wofford College graduates. ($14,000 vs. $25,747)
- Vanderbilt graduates are paying $122 less per month on federal student loans than Wofford College graduates. ($144 vs. $266)
- More Vanderbilt graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wofford College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/