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UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond BC Duke Villanova UVA Davidson Holy Cross William & Mary Elon Colgate NC State| Kentucky Christian University | Wake Forest University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Kentucky Christian University | Wake Forest | ||
| Location | Grayson, KY | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 629 | 8,963 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kcu.edu | wfu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky Christian University | Wake Forest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,100 | $61,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,100 | $61,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,980 | $16,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,682 | $26,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,398 | $54,233 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 29% |
Admission |
Kentucky Christian University | Wake Forest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 606 | 16,857 | ||
| Admitted | 269 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.4% | 21.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.4% | 38% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/890 | |||
| 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 |
Kentucky Christian University | Wake Forest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky Christian University | Wake Forest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,600 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $237 |
Diversity |
Kentucky Christian University | Wake Forest | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 0% |
Students |
Kentucky Christian University | Wake Forest | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky Christian University | Wake Forest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wake Forest University is larger than than Kentucky Christian University based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 629 students)
Kentucky Christian University vs. Wake Forest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky Christian University or Wake Forest?
- Wake Forest University is 164.1% more expensive to attend than Kentucky Christian University for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $23,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 164.1% higher at Wake Forest than Kentucky Christian University ($61,012.00 vs. $23,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Christian University than Wake Forest ($22,682 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Christian University are 85.4% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($8,980 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Christian University than Wake Forest University (100% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 276.7% larger than aid received Kentucky Christian University ($54,233 vs. $14,398)
Kentucky Christian University vs. Wake Forest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky Christian University or Wake Forest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wake Forest or Kentucky Christian University .
- Kentucky Christian University has a higher acceptance rate (44.4%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Kentucky Christian University vs. Wake Forest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky Christian 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 Kentucky Christian University.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Kentucky Christian University (88% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $43,600 more per year than Kentucky Christian University graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $33,600)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Kentucky Christian University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,750)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Kentucky Christian University graduates. ($237 vs. $266)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kentucky Christian University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/