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UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond BC Duke Villanova UVA Davidson Holy Cross William & Mary Elon Colgate NC State| North Carolina Wesleyan College | Wake Forest University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Wake Forest | ||
| Location | Rocky Mount, NC | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,337 | 8,963 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #930 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncwc.edu | wfu.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Wake Forest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,952 | $61,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,952 | $61,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,264 | $16,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,701 | $26,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,392 | $54,233 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 29% |
Admission |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Wake Forest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,379 | 16,857 | ||
| Admitted | 1,628 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 21.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 38% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1120 | |||
| 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 |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Wake Forest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Wake Forest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,718 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $237 |
Diversity |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Wake Forest | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 46% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 0% |
Students |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Wake Forest | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 77% | ||
Campus |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Wake Forest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 North Carolina Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 1,337 students)
North Carolina Wesleyan College vs. Wake Forest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Carolina Wesleyan College or Wake Forest?
- Wake Forest University is 79.7% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $33,952.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.7% higher at Wake Forest than North Carolina Wesleyan College ($61,012.00 vs. $33,952.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Wesleyan College than Wake Forest ($18,701 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina Wesleyan College are 35.8% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($12,264 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina Wesleyan College than Wake Forest University (96% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 91% larger than aid received North Carolina Wesleyan College ($54,233 vs. $28,392)
North Carolina Wesleyan College vs. Wake Forest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Carolina Wesleyan College or Wake Forest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wake Forest or North Carolina Wesleyan College .
- North Carolina Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
North Carolina Wesleyan College vs. Wake Forest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Carolina Wesleyan 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 North Carolina Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than North Carolina Wesleyan College (88% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $34,000 more per year than North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $43,200)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College students graduate with a $282 lower median federal student loan debt than Wake Forest graduates. ($22,718 vs. $23,000)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Wake Forest graduates. ($234 vs. $237)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/