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UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond BC Duke Villanova UVA SCAD Davidson Holy Cross William & Mary Elon Colgate| University of North Carolina School of the Arts | Wake Forest University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNCSA | Wake Forest | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,074 | 9,121 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #302 | #44 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncsa.edu | wfu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCSA | Wake Forest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,497 | $63,608 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,231 | $63,608 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,410 | $17,848 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,163 | $27,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,649 | $55,090 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 34% |
Admission |
UNCSA | Wake Forest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,423 | 17,479 | ||
| Admitted | 471 | 3,768 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33.1% | 21.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 46.9% | 36.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 24/27 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1350 | 1390/1510 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 15, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNCSA | Wake Forest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCSA | Wake Forest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
UNCSA | Wake Forest | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
UNCSA | Wake Forest | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 76% | ||
Campus |
UNCSA | 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 UNCSA based on total student enrollment (9,121 students vs. 1,074 students)
UNCSA vs. Wake Forest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCSA or Wake Forest?
- Wake Forest University is 879% more expensive to attend than UNCSA for in-state tuition ($63,608.00 vs. $6,497.00)
- Out of state tuition is 162.5% higher at Wake Forest than University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($63,608.00 vs. $24,231.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina School of the Arts than Wake Forest ($11,163 vs. $27,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina School of the Arts are 33.1% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($13,410 vs. $17,848)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Carolina School of the Arts than Wake Forest University (68% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 335.5% larger than aid received University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($55,090 vs. $12,649)
UNCSA vs. Wake Forest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCSA or Wake Forest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wake Forest or UNCSA .
- UNCSA has a higher acceptance rate (33.1%) than Wake Forest (21.6%)
UNCSA vs. Wake Forest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCSA 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 UNCSA.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (88% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $38,100 more per year than UNCSA graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $39,100)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCSA graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than UNCSA graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCSA students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/