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Overview |
Davidson | Wake Forest | ||
| Location | Davidson, NC | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,927 | 8,963 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #37 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | davidson.edu | wfu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Davidson | Wake Forest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,550 | $61,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,550 | $61,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,750 | $16,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,704 | $26,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,496 | $54,233 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 29% |
Admission |
Davidson | Wake Forest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,479 | 16,857 | ||
| Admitted | 1,098 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.9% | 21.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.4% | 38% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | |||
| 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 7, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Davidson | Wake Forest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Davidson | Wake Forest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,500 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $237 |
Diversity |
Davidson | Wake Forest | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Davidson | Wake Forest | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Davidson | Wake Forest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wake Forest University is larger than than Davidson based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 1,927 students)
Davidson vs. Wake Forest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Davidson or Wake Forest?
- Wake Forest University is 7.9% more expensive to attend than Davidson for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $56,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.9% higher at Wake Forest than Davidson College ($61,012.00 vs. $56,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wake Forest University than Davidson ($26,197 vs. $26,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davidson College are 5.7% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($15,750 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davidson College than Wake Forest University (65% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 16.6% larger than aid received Davidson College ($54,233 vs. $46,496)
Davidson vs. Wake Forest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Davidson or Wake Forest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wake Forest or Davidson .
- Wake Forest has a higher acceptance rate (21.4%) than Davidson (16.9%)
Davidson vs. Wake Forest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Davidson 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 Davidson.
- The graduation rate at Davidson is higher than Wake Forest University (92% vs. 88%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $13,700 more per year than Davidson graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $63,500)
- Davidson College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wake Forest graduates. ($17,000 vs. $23,000)
- Davidson graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Wake Forest graduates. ($175 vs. $237)
- More Davidson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wake Forest students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 88%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/