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UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond BC Duke Benedict College Villanova UVA Davidson Holy Cross William & Mary Elon Colgate| Wake Forest University | Allen University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wake Forest | Allen University | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,963 | 657 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | allenuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | Allen University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,012 | $12,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,012 | $12,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,652 | $8,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,197 | $13,774 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,233 | $11,268 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 29% | 98% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | Allen University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,857 | 3,123 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 1,354 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.4% | 43.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 38% | 12.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wake Forest | Allen University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | Allen University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $24,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $37,119 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $383 |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | Allen University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 72% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 98% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Wake Forest | Allen University | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | Allen University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wake Forest University is larger than than Allen University based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 657 students)
Wake Forest vs. Allen University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or Allen University?
- Wake Forest University is 386.5% more expensive to attend than Allen University for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $12,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 386.5% higher at Wake Forest than Allen University ($61,012.00 vs. $12,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allen University than Wake Forest ($13,774 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allen University are 94% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($8,584 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allen University than Wake Forest University (98% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 381.3% larger than aid received Allen University ($54,233 vs. $11,268)
Wake Forest vs. Allen University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest or Allen University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allen University or Wake Forest .
- Allen University has a higher acceptance rate (43.4%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Wake Forest vs. Allen University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest or Allen University? 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 Allen University and Wake Forest.
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $52,900 more per year than Allen University graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $24,300)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $14,119 lower median federal student loan debt than Allen University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $37,119)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $146 less per month on federal student loans than Allen University graduates. ($237 vs. $383)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Allen University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/