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UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond BC Duke Villanova UVA Davidson Holy Cross William & Mary Elon Colgate NC State| University of New England | Wake Forest University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of New England | Wake Forest | ||
| Location | Biddeford, ME | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,434 | 8,963 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | une.edu | wfu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of New England | Wake Forest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,510 | $61,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,510 | $61,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,100 | $16,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,809 | $26,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,555 | $54,233 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 29% |
Admission |
University of New England | Wake Forest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,941 | 16,857 | ||
| Admitted | 4,757 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.3% | 21.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 38% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of New England | Wake Forest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of New England | Wake Forest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,800 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
University of New England | Wake Forest | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 0% |
Students |
University of New England | Wake Forest | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 79% | 77% | ||
Campus |
University of New England | Wake Forest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Wake Forest University is larger than than University of New England based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 6,434 students)
University of New England vs. Wake Forest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of New England or Wake Forest?
- Wake Forest University is 54.4% more expensive to attend than University of New England for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $39,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.4% higher at Wake Forest than University of New England ($61,012.00 vs. $39,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wake Forest University than University of New England ($26,197 vs. $38,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New England are 3.4% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($16,100 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New England than Wake Forest University (100% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 163.8% larger than aid received University of New England ($54,233 vs. $20,555)
University of New England vs. Wake Forest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of New England or Wake Forest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wake Forest or University of New England .
- University of New England has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
University of New England vs. Wake Forest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of New England 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 University of New England.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than University of New England (88% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $23,400 more per year than University of New England graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $53,800)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of New England graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than University of New England graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of New England students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/