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UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond BC Duke Villanova UVA Davidson Holy Cross William & Mary Elon Colgate NC State| Greensboro College | Wake Forest University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Greensboro College | Wake Forest | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 826 | 8,963 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | greensboro.edu | wfu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Greensboro College | Wake Forest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,520 | $61,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,520 | $61,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,672 | $16,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,581 | $26,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,283 | $54,233 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 29% |
Admission |
Greensboro College | Wake Forest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,349 | 16,857 | ||
| Admitted | 1,137 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.3% | 21.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 38% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1100 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Greensboro College | Wake Forest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Greensboro College | Wake Forest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Greensboro College | Wake Forest | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Greensboro College | Wake Forest | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Greensboro College | 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 Greensboro College based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 826 students)
Greensboro College vs. Wake Forest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Greensboro College or Wake Forest?
- Wake Forest University is 212.6% more expensive to attend than Greensboro College for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $19,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 212.6% higher at Wake Forest than Greensboro College ($61,012.00 vs. $19,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Greensboro College than Wake Forest ($19,581 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Greensboro College are 42.7% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($11,672 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Greensboro College than Wake Forest University (100% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 254.9% larger than aid received Greensboro College ($54,233 vs. $15,283)
Greensboro College vs. Wake Forest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Greensboro College or Wake Forest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wake Forest or Greensboro College .
- Greensboro College has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Greensboro College vs. Wake Forest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Greensboro College 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 Greensboro College.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Greensboro College (88% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $37,500 more per year than Greensboro College graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $39,700)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Greensboro College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Greensboro College graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Greensboro College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/