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UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond BC Duke Allen University Villanova UVA Davidson Holy Cross William & Mary Elon Colgate| Wake Forest University | Benedict College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wake Forest | Benedict College | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,963 | 1,840 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1022 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | benedict.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | Benedict College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,012 | $14,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,012 | $14,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,652 | $6,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,197 | $17,845 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,233 | $12,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 29% | 95% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | Benedict College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,857 | 6,446 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 4,369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.4% | 67.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 38% | 8.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 820/1020 | |||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Wake Forest | Benedict College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | Benedict College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $25,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $42,898 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $443 |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | Benedict College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 72% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 99% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Wake Forest | Benedict College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | Benedict College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wake Forest University is larger than than Benedict College based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 1,840 students)
Wake Forest vs. Benedict College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or Benedict College?
- Wake Forest University is 317.9% more expensive to attend than Benedict College for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 317.9% higher at Wake Forest than Benedict College ($61,012.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedict College than Wake Forest ($17,845 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedict College are 152.3% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($6,600 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedict College than Wake Forest University (95% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 348.5% larger than aid received Benedict College ($54,233 vs. $12,093)
Wake Forest vs. Benedict College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest or Benedict College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedict College or Wake Forest .
- Benedict College has a higher acceptance rate (67.8%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Wake Forest vs. Benedict College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest or Benedict College? 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 Benedict College and Wake Forest.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Benedict College (88% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $52,200 more per year than Benedict College graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $25,000)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $19,898 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedict College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $42,898)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $206 less per month on federal student loans than Benedict College graduates. ($237 vs. $443)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedict College 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/