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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 | Bluefield College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wake Forest | Bluefield College | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Bluefield, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,963 | 991 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | bluefield.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | Bluefield College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,012 | $27,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,012 | $27,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,652 | $9,684 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,197 | $22,904 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,233 | $18,596 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 29% | 100% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | Bluefield College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,857 | 984 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.4% | 63% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wake Forest | Bluefield College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | Bluefield College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $20,834 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $215 |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | Bluefield College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Wake Forest | Bluefield College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | Bluefield College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Wake Forest University is larger than than Bluefield College based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 991 students)
Wake Forest vs. Bluefield College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or Bluefield College?
- Wake Forest University is 121.1% more expensive to attend than Bluefield College for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $27,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.1% higher at Wake Forest than Bluefield College ($61,012.00 vs. $27,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bluefield College than Wake Forest ($22,904 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bluefield College are 72% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($9,684 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bluefield College than Wake Forest University (100% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 191.6% larger than aid received Bluefield College ($54,233 vs. $18,596)
Wake Forest vs. Bluefield College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest or Bluefield College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bluefield College or Wake Forest .
- Bluefield College has a higher acceptance rate (63%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Wake Forest vs. Bluefield College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest or Bluefield 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 Bluefield College and Wake Forest.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Bluefield College (88% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $31,500 more per year than Bluefield College graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $45,700)
- Bluefield College students graduate with a $2,166 lower median federal student loan debt than Wake Forest graduates. ($20,834 vs. $23,000)
- Bluefield College graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Wake Forest graduates. ($215 vs. $237)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bluefield College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/