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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 State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wake Forest | Bluefield State College | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Bluefield, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,963 | 1,306 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #986 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | bluefieldstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | Bluefield State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,012 | $8,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,012 | $16,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,652 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,197 | $11,759 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,233 | $10,160 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 29% | 96% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | Bluefield State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,857 | 813 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 790 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.4% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38% | 33.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1080 | |||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wake Forest | Bluefield State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | Bluefield State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $31,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $196 |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | Bluefield State College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 72% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Wake Forest | Bluefield State College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | Bluefield State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wake Forest University is larger than than Bluefield State College based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 1,306 students)
Wake Forest vs. Bluefield State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or Bluefield State College?
- Wake Forest University is 590.2% more expensive to attend than Bluefield State College for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $8,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 280.6% higher at Wake Forest than Bluefield State College ($61,012.00 vs. $16,030.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bluefield State College than Wake Forest ($11,759 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bluefield State College are 63.3% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($10,200 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bluefield State College than Wake Forest University (96% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 433.8% larger than aid received Bluefield State College ($54,233 vs. $10,160)
Wake Forest vs. Bluefield State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest or Bluefield State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bluefield State College or Wake Forest .
- Bluefield State College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Wake Forest vs. Bluefield State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest or Bluefield State 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 State College and Wake Forest.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Bluefield State College (88% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $45,400 more per year than Bluefield State College graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $31,800)
- Bluefield State College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wake Forest graduates. ($19,000 vs. $23,000)
- Bluefield State College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Wake Forest graduates. ($196 vs. $237)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bluefield State College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/