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Case Western RPI Colgate BU Vassar Lehigh Hamilton College UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond Syracuse RIT Binghamton University| University of Rochester | Wake Forest University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
U of R | Wake Forest | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,160 | 9,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #56 | #44 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rochester.edu | wfu.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of R | Wake Forest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,150 | $63,608 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,150 | $63,608 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,924 | $17,848 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,900 | $27,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,700 | $55,090 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 34% |
Admission |
U of R | Wake Forest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,680 | 17,479 | ||
| Admitted | 7,773 | 3,768 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 35.9% | 21.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 36.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1400/1540 | 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 | Jan 5, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
U of R | Wake Forest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of R | Wake Forest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,000 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $237 |
Diversity |
U of R | Wake Forest | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
U of R | Wake Forest | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 76% | ||
Campus |
U of R | Wake Forest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Rochester is larger than than Wake Forest based on total student enrollment (12,160 students vs. 9,121 students)
U of R vs. Wake Forest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of R or Wake Forest?
- Wake Forest University is 0.7% more expensive to attend than U of R for in-state tuition ($63,608.00 vs. $63,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at Wake Forest than University of Rochester ($63,608.00 vs. $63,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wake Forest University than U of R ($27,790 vs. $40,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wake Forest University are 6% lower than costs at University of Rochester ($17,848 vs. $18,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Rochester than Wake Forest University (74% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 32.1% larger than aid received University of Rochester ($55,090 vs. $41,700)
U of R vs. Wake Forest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of R or Wake Forest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wake Forest or U of R .
- U of R has a higher acceptance rate (35.9%) than Wake Forest (21.6%)
U of R vs. Wake Forest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of R 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 U of R.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than University of Rochester (88% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $6,200 more per year than U of R graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $71,000)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than U of R graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,500)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than U of R graduates. ($237 vs. $253)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of R students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/