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St. Thomas University UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond BC Duke Villanova UVA Davidson Holy Cross William & Mary Elon Colgate| Barry University | Wake Forest University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Barry University | Wake Forest | ||
| Location | Miami, FL | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,958 | 8,963 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barry.edu | wfu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barry University | Wake Forest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,000 | $61,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,000 | $61,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,820 | $16,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,207 | $26,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,466 | $54,233 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 29% |
Admission |
Barry University | Wake Forest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,225 | 16,857 | ||
| Admitted | 7,886 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.6% | 21.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.6% | 38% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Barry University | Wake Forest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barry University | Wake Forest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,385 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $237 |
Diversity |
Barry University | Wake Forest | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 21% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 33% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Barry University | Wake Forest | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Barry University | Wake Forest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wake Forest University is larger than than Barry University based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 6,958 students)
Barry University vs. Wake Forest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barry University or Wake Forest?
- Wake Forest University is 90.7% more expensive to attend than Barry University for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $32,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.7% higher at Wake Forest than Barry University ($61,012.00 vs. $32,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Barry University than Wake Forest ($20,207 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Barry University are 40.9% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($11,820 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Barry University than Wake Forest University (100% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 121.7% larger than aid received Barry University ($54,233 vs. $24,466)
Barry University vs. Wake Forest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Barry University or Wake Forest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wake Forest or Barry University .
- Barry University has a higher acceptance rate (59.6%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Barry University vs. Wake Forest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barry University or Wake Forest? 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 Wake Forest and Barry University.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Barry University (88% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $27,600 more per year than Barry University graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $49,600)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $5,385 lower median federal student loan debt than Barry University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $28,385)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Barry University graduates. ($237 vs. $293)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Barry University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/