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Overview |
Georgetown | Wake Forest | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,392 | 9,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #32 | #44 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetown.edu | wfu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown | Wake Forest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,896 | $63,608 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,896 | $63,608 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,750 | $17,848 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,967 | $27,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,729 | $55,090 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 34% |
Admission |
Georgetown | Wake Forest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,485 | 17,479 | ||
| Admitted | 3,334 | 3,768 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.1% | 21.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | 36.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1550 | 1390/1510 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Georgetown | Wake Forest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown | Wake Forest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,900 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,500 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $237 |
Diversity |
Georgetown | Wake Forest | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 33% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Georgetown | Wake Forest | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown | Wake Forest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgetown University is larger than than Wake Forest based on total student enrollment (20,392 students vs. 9,121 students)
Georgetown vs. Wake Forest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown or Wake Forest?
- Georgetown University is 2% more expensive to attend than Wake Forest for in-state tuition ($64,896.00 vs. $63,608.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2% higher at Georgetown than Wake Forest University ($64,896.00 vs. $63,608.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wake Forest University than Georgetown ($27,790 vs. $37,967)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wake Forest University are 10.7% lower than costs at Georgetown University ($17,848 vs. $19,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgetown University than Wake Forest University (36% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 17.9% larger than aid received Georgetown University ($55,090 vs. $46,729)
Georgetown vs. Wake Forest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown or Wake Forest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wake Forest or Georgetown .
- Wake Forest has a higher acceptance rate (21.6%) than Georgetown (13.1%)
Georgetown vs. Wake Forest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown 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 Georgetown.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown is higher than Wake Forest University (94% vs. 88%)
- Graduates from Georgetown University earn on average $41,700 more per year than Wake Forest graduates after ten years. ($118,900 vs. $77,200)
- Georgetown University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wake Forest graduates. ($15,500 vs. $23,000)
- Georgetown graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than Wake Forest graduates. ($160 vs. $237)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgetown students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/