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Overview |
Georgia | Wake Forest | ||
| Location | Athens, GA | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 41,615 | 9,121 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #165 | #44 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uga.edu | wfu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia | Wake Forest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $63,608 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,830 | $63,608 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,246 | $17,848 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,303 | $27,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,657 | $55,090 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 34% |
Admission |
Georgia | Wake Forest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 43,419 | 17,479 | ||
| Admitted | 16,151 | 3,768 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 37.2% | 21.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.1% | 36.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 25/32 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1390 | 1390/1510 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia | Wake Forest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia | Wake Forest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,400 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,146 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $237 |
Diversity |
Georgia | Wake Forest | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Georgia | Wake Forest | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Georgia | Wake Forest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Georgia is larger than than Wake Forest based on total student enrollment (41,615 students vs. 9,121 students)
Georgia vs. Wake Forest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia or Wake Forest?
- Wake Forest University is 549.7% more expensive to attend than Georgia for in-state tuition ($63,608.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120.6% higher at Wake Forest than University of Georgia ($63,608.00 vs. $28,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Georgia than Wake Forest ($16,303 vs. $27,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Georgia are 58.7% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($11,246 vs. $17,848)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Georgia than Wake Forest University (83% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 372.6% larger than aid received University of Georgia ($55,090 vs. $11,657)
Georgia vs. Wake Forest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia or Wake Forest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wake Forest or Georgia .
- Georgia has a higher acceptance rate (37.2%) than Wake Forest (21.6%)
Georgia vs. Wake Forest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia 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 Georgia.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than University of Georgia (88% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $20,800 more per year than Georgia graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $56,400)
- University of Georgia students graduate with a $3,854 lower median federal student loan debt than Wake Forest graduates. ($19,146 vs. $23,000)
- Georgia graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Wake Forest graduates. ($197 vs. $237)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/