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UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond BC Duke Villanova UVA Davidson Holy Cross William & Mary Elon Colgate NC State| Upper Iowa University | Wake Forest University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UIU | Wake Forest | ||
| Location | Fayette, IA | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,072 | 8,963 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #737 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiu.edu | wfu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIU | Wake Forest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,589 | $61,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,589 | $61,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,644 | $16,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,563 | $26,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,788 | $54,233 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 29% |
Admission |
UIU | Wake Forest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,405 | 16,857 | ||
| Admitted | 762 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.2% | 21.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 38% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UIU | Wake Forest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIU | Wake Forest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $237 |
Diversity |
UIU | Wake Forest | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
UIU | Wake Forest | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 77% | ||
Campus |
UIU | Wake Forest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wake Forest University is larger than than UIU based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 3,072 students)
UIU vs. Wake Forest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIU or Wake Forest?
- Wake Forest University is 87.2% more expensive to attend than UIU for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $32,589.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.2% higher at Wake Forest than Upper Iowa University ($61,012.00 vs. $32,589.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Upper Iowa University than Wake Forest ($24,563 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Upper Iowa University are 72.7% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($9,644 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Upper Iowa University than Wake Forest University (100% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 110.3% larger than aid received Upper Iowa University ($54,233 vs. $25,788)
UIU vs. Wake Forest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIU or Wake Forest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wake Forest or UIU .
- UIU has a higher acceptance rate (54.2%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
UIU vs. Wake Forest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIU 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 UIU.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Upper Iowa University (88% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $35,100 more per year than UIU graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $42,100)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UIU graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,000)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than UIU graduates. ($237 vs. $248)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIU students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/