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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 | Art Academy of Cincinnati | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wake Forest | AAC | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,963 | 263 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | artacademy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | AAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,012 | $35,404 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,012 | $35,404 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,652 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,197 | $27,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,233 | $17,764 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 29% | 100% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | AAC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,857 | 426 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 426 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.4% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wake Forest | AAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | AAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $30,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | AAC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Wake Forest | AAC | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | AAC | ||
| 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 AAC based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 263 students)
Wake Forest vs. AAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or AAC?
- Wake Forest University is 72.3% more expensive to attend than AAC for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $35,404.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.3% higher at Wake Forest than Art Academy of Cincinnati ($61,012.00 vs. $35,404.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wake Forest University than AAC ($26,197 vs. $27,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Art Academy of Cincinnati are 58.6% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($10,500 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Art Academy of Cincinnati than Wake Forest University (100% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 205.3% larger than aid received Art Academy of Cincinnati ($54,233 vs. $17,764)
Wake Forest vs. AAC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest or AAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AAC or Wake Forest .
- AAC has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Wake Forest vs. AAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest or AAC? 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 AAC and Wake Forest.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Art Academy of Cincinnati (88% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $46,800 more per year than AAC graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $30,400)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than AAC graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than AAC graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAC students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/