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UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond BC Duke Villanova UVA Davidson Holy Cross William & Mary Elon Colgate NC State| Gallaudet University | Wake Forest University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Gallaudet University | Wake Forest | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,322 | 8,963 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #572 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gallaudet.edu | wfu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gallaudet University | Wake Forest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,512 | $61,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,512 | $61,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $16,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,787 | $26,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,648 | $54,233 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 29% |
Admission |
Gallaudet University | Wake Forest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 380 | 16,857 | ||
| Admitted | 225 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.2% | 21.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 71.6% | 38% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 14/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 752/1089 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Gallaudet University | Wake Forest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gallaudet University | Wake Forest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,541 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $171 | $237 |
Diversity |
Gallaudet University | Wake Forest | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Gallaudet University | Wake Forest | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Gallaudet University | Wake Forest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wake Forest University is larger than than Gallaudet University based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 1,322 students)
Gallaudet University vs. Wake Forest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gallaudet University or Wake Forest?
- Wake Forest University is 269.5% more expensive to attend than Gallaudet University for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $16,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 269.5% higher at Wake Forest than Gallaudet University ($61,012.00 vs. $16,512.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gallaudet University than Wake Forest ($13,787 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gallaudet University are 12.5% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($14,800 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gallaudet University than Wake Forest University (95% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 111.5% larger than aid received Gallaudet University ($54,233 vs. $25,648)
Gallaudet University vs. Wake Forest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gallaudet University or Wake Forest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wake Forest or Gallaudet University .
- Gallaudet University has a higher acceptance rate (59.2%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Gallaudet University vs. Wake Forest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gallaudet 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 Gallaudet University.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Gallaudet University (88% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $45,500 more per year than Gallaudet University graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $31,700)
- Gallaudet University students graduate with a $6,459 lower median federal student loan debt than Wake Forest graduates. ($16,541 vs. $23,000)
- Gallaudet University graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Wake Forest graduates. ($171 vs. $237)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gallaudet University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/