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Overview |
Wofford College | Westminster | ||
| Location | Spartanburg, SC | Salt Lake City, UT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,823 | 1,280 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #135 | #160 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wofford.edu | westminstercollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wofford College | Westminster | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,760 | $39,832 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,760 | $39,832 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,920 | $11,024 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,192 | $27,068 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,005 | $27,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Wofford College | Westminster | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,425 | 2,205 | ||
| Admitted | 2,663 | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.2% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1353 | 1166/1373 | ||
| 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 | Westminster | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wofford College | Westminster | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,100 | $53,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,747 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $258 |
Diversity |
Wofford College | Westminster | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Wofford College | Westminster | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Wofford College | Westminster | ||
| 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 Westminster based on total student enrollment (1,823 students vs. 1,280 students)
Wofford College vs. Westminster Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wofford College or Westminster?
- Wofford College is 24.9% more expensive to attend than Westminster for in-state tuition ($49,760.00 vs. $39,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.9% higher at Wofford College than Westminster College ($49,760.00 vs. $39,832.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Westminster College than Wofford College ($27,068 vs. $31,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westminster College are 35.3% lower than costs at Wofford College ($11,024 vs. $14,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Westminster College than Wofford College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 29.6% larger than aid received Westminster College ($36,005 vs. $27,787)
Wofford College vs. Westminster Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wofford College or Westminster? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westminster or Wofford College .
- The average SAT score at Wofford College (1170) is 46 points higher than at Westminster (1124)
- Incoming Wofford College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Westminster (25)
- Accepted freshman Wofford College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Westminster (3.57)
- Westminster has a higher acceptance rate (69.8%) than Wofford College (60.2%)
Wofford College vs. Westminster Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wofford College or Westminster? 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 Westminster and Wofford College.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than Westminster College (79% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $4,200 more per year than Westminster graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $53,900)
- Westminster College students graduate with a $747 lower median federal student loan debt than Wofford College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,747)
- Westminster graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Wofford College graduates. ($258 vs. $266)
- More Wofford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Westminster students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/