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UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond BC Duke Villanova UVA Davidson Holy Cross William & Mary Clemson Elon Colgate| Wake Forest University | Anderson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wake Forest | AU | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Anderson, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,963 | 4,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | andersonuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,012 | $30,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,012 | $30,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,652 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,197 | $21,633 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,233 | $24,409 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 29% | 100% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,857 | 5,043 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 2,289 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.4% | 45.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38% | 34.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wake Forest | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $277 |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | AU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Wake Forest | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | AU | ||
| 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 AU based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 4,121 students)
Wake Forest vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or AU?
- Wake Forest University is 97.7% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $30,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.7% higher at Wake Forest than Anderson University ($61,012.00 vs. $30,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anderson University than Wake Forest ($21,633 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 48.3% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($11,230 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Wake Forest University (100% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 122.2% larger than aid received Anderson University ($54,233 vs. $24,409)
Wake Forest vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Wake Forest .
- AU has a higher acceptance rate (45.4%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Wake Forest vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest or AU? 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 AU and Wake Forest.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Anderson University (88% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $39,700 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $37,500)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $3,862 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,862)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($237 vs. $277)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/