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UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond BC Duke Villanova UVA Davidson Holy Cross William & Mary Elon Colgate NC State| Wake Forest University | American InterContinental University Atlanta | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wake Forest | AIU Atlanta | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,963 | 1,050 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | aiuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | AIU Atlanta | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,012 | $12,607 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,012 | $12,607 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,652 | $6,866 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,197 | $15,509 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,233 | $6,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 29% | 85% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | AIU Atlanta | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,857 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 38% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wake Forest | AIU Atlanta | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | AIU Atlanta | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 16% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $32,981 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $341 |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | AIU Atlanta | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 11% |
Students |
Wake Forest | AIU Atlanta | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | AIU Atlanta | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Wake Forest University is larger than than AIU Atlanta based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 1,050 students)
Wake Forest vs. AIU Atlanta Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or AIU Atlanta?
- Wake Forest University is 384% more expensive to attend than AIU Atlanta for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $12,607.00)
- Out of state tuition is 384% higher at Wake Forest than American InterContinental University Atlanta ($61,012.00 vs. $12,607.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American InterContinental University Atlanta than Wake Forest ($15,509 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American InterContinental University Atlanta are 142.5% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($6,866 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American InterContinental University Atlanta than Wake Forest University (85% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 728.6% larger than aid received American InterContinental University Atlanta ($54,233 vs. $6,545)
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest or AIU Atlanta? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AIU Atlanta or Wake Forest .
Wake Forest vs. AIU Atlanta Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest or AIU Atlanta? 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 AIU Atlanta and Wake Forest.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than American InterContinental University Atlanta (88% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $29,800 more per year than AIU Atlanta graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $47,400)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $9,981 lower median federal student loan debt than AIU Atlanta graduates. ($23,000 vs. $32,981)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than AIU Atlanta graduates. ($237 vs. $341)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIU Atlanta students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/