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Overview |
Emory | Wake Forest | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,046 | 9,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #24 | #44 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emory.edu | wfu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory | Wake Forest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,920 | $63,608 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,920 | $63,608 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,972 | $17,848 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,986 | $27,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $50,828 | $55,090 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 46% | 34% |
Admission |
Emory | Wake Forest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,929 | 17,479 | ||
| Admitted | 3,543 | 3,768 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.1% | 21.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.2% | 36.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1460/1550 | 1390/1510 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Emory | Wake Forest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory | Wake Forest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,500 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,233 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $237 |
Diversity |
Emory | Wake Forest | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 33% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Emory | Wake Forest | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Emory | Wake Forest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emory University is larger than than Wake Forest based on total student enrollment (15,046 students vs. 9,121 students)
Emory vs. Wake Forest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory or Wake Forest?
- Wake Forest University is 6.2% more expensive to attend than Emory for in-state tuition ($63,608.00 vs. $59,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.2% higher at Wake Forest than Emory University ($63,608.00 vs. $59,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wake Forest University than Emory ($27,790 vs. $27,986)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wake Forest University are 6.3% lower than costs at Emory University ($17,848 vs. $18,972)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emory University than Wake Forest University (46% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 8.4% larger than aid received Emory University ($55,090 vs. $50,828)
Emory vs. Wake Forest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory or Wake Forest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wake Forest or Emory .
- Wake Forest has a higher acceptance rate (21.6%) than Emory (11.1%)
Emory vs. Wake Forest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory 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 Emory.
- The graduation rate at Emory is higher than Wake Forest University (90% vs. 88%)
- Graduates from Emory University earn on average $4,300 more per year than Wake Forest graduates after ten years. ($81,500 vs. $77,200)
- Emory University students graduate with a $5,767 lower median federal student loan debt than Wake Forest graduates. ($17,233 vs. $23,000)
- Emory graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Wake Forest graduates. ($178 vs. $237)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emory students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/