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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 | Bethany College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wake Forest | Bethany College | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Bethany, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,963 | 623 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | bethanywv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | Bethany College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,012 | $30,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,012 | $30,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,652 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,197 | $17,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,233 | $30,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 29% | 100% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | Bethany College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,857 | 2,651 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 1,721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.4% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38% | 10.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1110 | |||
| 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 | Bethany College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | Bethany College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $30,884 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $319 |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | Bethany College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 20% |
Students |
Wake Forest | Bethany College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | Bethany College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Bethany College based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 623 students)
Wake Forest vs. Bethany College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or Bethany College?
- Wake Forest University is 98.6% more expensive to attend than Bethany College for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $30,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.6% higher at Wake Forest than Bethany College ($61,012.00 vs. $30,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany College than Wake Forest ($17,605 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany College are 39.9% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($11,900 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethany College than Wake Forest University (100% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 80.7% larger than aid received Bethany College ($54,233 vs. $30,005)
Wake Forest vs. Bethany College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest or Bethany College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethany College or Wake Forest .
- Bethany College has a higher acceptance rate (64.9%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Wake Forest vs. Bethany College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest or Bethany 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 Bethany College and Wake Forest.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Bethany College (88% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $33,200 more per year than Bethany College graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $44,000)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $7,884 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethany College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $30,884)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than Bethany College graduates. ($237 vs. $319)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethany College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/