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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 | Bryan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wake Forest | Bryan College | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Dayton, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,963 | 1,656 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | bryan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | Bryan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,012 | $17,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,012 | $17,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,652 | $8,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,197 | $16,752 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,233 | $11,977 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 29% | 98% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | Bryan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,857 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 38% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.67 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wake Forest | Bryan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | Bryan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | N/A |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | Bryan College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Wake Forest | Bryan College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | Bryan 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 Bryan College based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 1,656 students)
Wake Forest vs. Bryan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or Bryan College?
- Wake Forest University is 252.7% more expensive to attend than Bryan College for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $17,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 252.7% higher at Wake Forest than Bryan College ($61,012.00 vs. $17,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bryan College than Wake Forest ($16,752 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bryan College are 101.8% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($8,250 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bryan College than Wake Forest University (98% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 352.8% larger than aid received Bryan College ($54,233 vs. $11,977)
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest or Bryan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryan College or Wake Forest .
Wake Forest vs. Bryan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest or Bryan 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 Bryan College and Wake Forest.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Bryan College (88% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $36,500 more per year than Bryan College graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $40,700)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bryan College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/