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Overview |
Wofford College | VSU | ||
| Location | Spartanburg, SC | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,823 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #135 | #980 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wofford.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wofford College | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,760 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,760 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,920 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,192 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,005 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 92% |
Admission |
Wofford College | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,425 | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | 2,663 | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.2% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 14/17 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1353 | 830/1030 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Wofford College | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wofford College | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,100 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,747 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $305 |
Diversity |
Wofford College | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 81% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Wofford College | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Wofford College | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Virginia State University is larger than than Wofford College based on total student enrollment (4,648 students vs. 1,823 students)
Wofford College vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wofford College or VSU?
- Wofford College is 798.2% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($49,760.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 200.8% higher at Wofford College than Virginia State University ($49,760.00 vs. $16,542.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia State University than Wofford College ($15,773 vs. $31,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia State University are 29.2% lower than costs at Wofford College ($11,544 vs. $14,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wofford College than Virginia State University (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 213.1% larger than aid received Virginia State University ($36,005 vs. $11,498)
Wofford College vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wofford College or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Wofford College .
- The average SAT score at Wofford College (1170) is 313 points higher than at VSU (857)
- Incoming Wofford College students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at VSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Wofford College students have a 0.85 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at VSU (2.85)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than Wofford College (60.2%)
Wofford College vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wofford College or VSU? 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 VSU and Wofford College.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than Virginia State University (79% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $21,400 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $36,700)
- Wofford College students graduate with a $3,753 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($25,747 vs. $29,500)
- Wofford College graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($266 vs. $305)
- More Wofford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/