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Overview |
Gordon | Wake Forest | ||
| Location | Barnesville, GA | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,135 | 8,963 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gdn.edu | wfu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gordon | Wake Forest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $61,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $61,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,257 | $16,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,185 | $26,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,701 | $54,233 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 29% |
Admission |
Gordon | Wake Forest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,021 | 16,857 | ||
| Admitted | 1,886 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.3% | 21.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.5% | 38% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1080 | |||
| 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 |
Gordon | Wake Forest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gordon | Wake Forest | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,100 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $237 |
Diversity |
Gordon | Wake Forest | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Gordon | Wake Forest | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Gordon | 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 Gordon based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 3,135 students)
Gordon vs. Wake Forest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gordon or Wake Forest?
- Wake Forest University is 2,280.5% more expensive to attend than Gordon for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 544.3% higher at Wake Forest than Gordon College ($61,012.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gordon College than Wake Forest ($8,185 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gordon College are 79.9% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($9,257 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gordon College than Wake Forest University (89% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 604.2% larger than aid received Gordon College ($54,233 vs. $7,701)
Gordon vs. Wake Forest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gordon or Wake Forest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wake Forest or Gordon .
- Gordon has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Gordon vs. Wake Forest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gordon 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 Gordon.
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $43,100 more per year than Gordon graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $34,100)
- Gordon College students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wake Forest graduates. ($17,500 vs. $23,000)
- Gordon graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Wake Forest graduates. ($180 vs. $237)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gordon students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/