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UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond BC Duke Villanova UVA Davidson Holy Cross William & Mary Elon Colgate NC State| Belmont Abbey College | Wake Forest University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BAC | Wake Forest | ||
| Location | Belmont, NC | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 8,963 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belmontabbeycollege.edu | wfu.edu | ||
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Costs |
BAC | Wake Forest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,500 | $61,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,500 | $61,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,658 | $16,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,522 | $26,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,266 | $54,233 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 29% |
Admission |
BAC | Wake Forest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,757 | 16,857 | ||
| Admitted | 2,679 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 21.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | 38% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1140 | |||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
BAC | Wake Forest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BAC | Wake Forest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
BAC | Wake Forest | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 28% | 0% |
Students |
BAC | Wake Forest | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 77% | ||
Campus |
BAC | 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 BAC based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 1,501 students)
BAC vs. Wake Forest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BAC or Wake Forest?
- Wake Forest University is 229.8% more expensive to attend than BAC for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 229.8% higher at Wake Forest than Belmont Abbey College ($61,012.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Belmont Abbey College than Wake Forest ($23,522 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belmont Abbey College are 42.8% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($11,658 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Belmont Abbey College than Wake Forest University (100% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 485.3% larger than aid received Belmont Abbey College ($54,233 vs. $9,266)
BAC vs. Wake Forest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BAC or Wake Forest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wake Forest or BAC .
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
BAC vs. Wake Forest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BAC 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 BAC.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Belmont Abbey College (88% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $35,300 more per year than BAC graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $41,900)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BAC graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than BAC graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BAC 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/