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UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond BC Duke Villanova UVA Davidson Holy Cross William & Mary Elon Colgate NC State| Macon State College | Wake Forest University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Macon State | Wake Forest | ||
| Location | Macon, Georgia | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,963 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maconstate.edu | wfu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Macon State | Wake Forest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,277 | $61,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,411 | $61,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,750 | $16,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $26,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $54,233 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 29% |
Admission |
Macon State | Wake Forest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,571 | 16,857 | ||
| Admitted | 1,207 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.9% | 21.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 67.4% | 38% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.96 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Macon State | Wake Forest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Macon State | Wake Forest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $237 |
Diversity |
Macon State | Wake Forest | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 43% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Macon State | Wake Forest | ||
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| % In-State | - | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 77% | ||
Campus |
Macon State | 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 Macon State based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 0 students)
Macon State vs. Wake Forest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Macon State or Wake Forest?
- Wake Forest University is 2,579.5% more expensive to attend than Macon State for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $2,277.00)
- Out of state tuition is 625.4% higher at Wake Forest than Macon State College ($61,012.00 vs. $8,411.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Macon State College are 146.7% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($6,750 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wake Forest University than Macon State College (29% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is ?% larger than aid received Macon State College ($54,233 vs. $0)
Macon State vs. Wake Forest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Macon State or Wake Forest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wake Forest or Macon State .
- Macon State has a higher acceptance rate (46.9%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Macon State vs. Wake Forest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Macon State 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 Macon State.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Macon State College (88% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/