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Overview |
Wofford College | WVSU | ||
| Location | Spartanburg, SC | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,823 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #135 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wofford.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wofford College | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,760 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,760 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,920 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,192 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,005 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 90% |
Admission |
Wofford College | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,425 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 2,663 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.2% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1353 | 840/1065 | ||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wofford College | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,100 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,747 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $240 |
Diversity |
Wofford College | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 81% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Wofford College | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Wofford College | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Wofford College based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 1,823 students)
Wofford College vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wofford College or WVSU?
- Wofford College is 512.7% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($49,760.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 260.3% higher at Wofford College than West Virginia State University ($49,760.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Wofford College ($11,684 vs. $31,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia State University are 22.2% lower than costs at Wofford College ($12,214 vs. $14,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wofford College than West Virginia State University (98% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 279.7% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($36,005 vs. $9,482)
Wofford College vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wofford College or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Wofford College .
- The average SAT score at Wofford College (1170) is 243 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Incoming Wofford College students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman Wofford College students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at WVSU (3.24)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Wofford College (60.2%)
Wofford College vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wofford College or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Wofford College.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than West Virginia State University (79% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $25,400 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $2,497 lower median federal student loan debt than Wofford College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,747)
- WVSU 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 WVSU students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/