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Overview |
Paine College | Wake Forest | ||
| Location | Augusta, GA | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 310 | 8,963 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | paine.edu | wfu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Paine College | Wake Forest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,706 | $61,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,706 | $61,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,512 | $16,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,877 | $26,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,755 | $54,233 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 29% |
Admission |
Paine College | Wake Forest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,302 | 16,857 | ||
| Admitted | 1,701 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.5% | 21.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 5.3% | 38% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.81 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 776/976 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Paine College | Wake Forest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Paine College | Wake Forest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,400 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,750 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $369 | $237 |
Diversity |
Paine College | Wake Forest | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 89% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Paine College | Wake Forest | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Paine College | 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 Paine College based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 310 students)
Paine College vs. Wake Forest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Paine College or Wake Forest?
- Wake Forest University is 380.2% more expensive to attend than Paine College for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $12,706.00)
- Out of state tuition is 380.2% higher at Wake Forest than Paine College ($61,012.00 vs. $12,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Paine College than Wake Forest ($15,877 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Paine College are 121.7% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($7,512 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paine College than Wake Forest University (100% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 361.4% larger than aid received Paine College ($54,233 vs. $11,755)
Paine College vs. Wake Forest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Paine College or Wake Forest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wake Forest or Paine College .
- Paine College has a higher acceptance rate (51.5%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Paine College vs. Wake Forest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Paine 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 Paine College.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Paine College (88% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $48,800 more per year than Paine College graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $28,400)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $12,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Paine College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $35,750)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $132 less per month on federal student loans than Paine College graduates. ($237 vs. $369)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paine College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/