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UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond BC Duke Villanova UVA Davidson Holy Cross William & Mary Elon Colgate NC State| South College Asheville | Wake Forest University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
South College-Asheville | Wake Forest | ||
| Location | Asheville, NC | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 352 | 8,963 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southcollegenc.edu | wfu.edu | ||
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Costs |
South College-Asheville | Wake Forest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,050 | $61,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,050 | $61,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,448 | $16,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,683 | $26,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,208 | $54,233 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 29% |
Admission |
South College-Asheville | Wake Forest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30 | 16,857 | ||
| Admitted | 30 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100%Open | 21.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 66.7%Open | 38% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not applicable | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
South College-Asheville | Wake Forest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
South College-Asheville | Wake Forest | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $23,100 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,863 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $237 |
Diversity |
South College-Asheville | Wake Forest | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
South College-Asheville | Wake Forest | ||
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| % In-State | - | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 77% | ||
Campus |
South College-Asheville | Wake Forest | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Wake Forest University is larger than than South College-Asheville based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 352 students)
South College-Asheville vs. Wake Forest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, South College-Asheville or Wake Forest?
- Wake Forest University is 220.3% more expensive to attend than South College-Asheville for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $19,050.00)
- Out of state tuition is 220.3% higher at Wake Forest than South College Asheville ($61,012.00 vs. $19,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wake Forest University than South College-Asheville ($26,197 vs. $31,683)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South College Asheville are 45.5% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($11,448 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at South College Asheville than Wake Forest University (80% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 941.3% larger than aid received South College Asheville ($54,233 vs. $5,208)
South College-Asheville vs. Wake Forest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, South College-Asheville or Wake Forest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wake Forest or South College-Asheville .
- South College-Asheville has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
South College-Asheville vs. Wake Forest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, South College-Asheville 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 South College-Asheville.
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $54,100 more per year than South College-Asheville graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $23,100)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $1,863 lower median federal student loan debt than South College-Asheville graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,863)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than South College-Asheville graduates. ($237 vs. $257)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former South College-Asheville students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/