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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 | Concord University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wake Forest | Concord University | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Athens, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,963 | 1,748 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #966 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | concord.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | Concord University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,012 | $8,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,012 | $18,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,652 | $10,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,197 | $8,464 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,233 | $11,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 29% | 97% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | Concord University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,857 | 1,730 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 1,581 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.4% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1135 | |||
| 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 | Concord University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | Concord University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $33,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $201 |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | Concord University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Wake Forest | Concord University | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | Concord University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Concord University based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 1,748 students)
Wake Forest vs. Concord University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or Concord University?
- Wake Forest University is 614.4% more expensive to attend than Concord University for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $8,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 224.9% higher at Wake Forest than Concord University ($61,012.00 vs. $18,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concord University than Wake Forest ($8,464 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concord University are 65% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($10,090 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concord University than Wake Forest University (97% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 387.7% larger than aid received Concord University ($54,233 vs. $11,120)
Wake Forest vs. Concord University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest or Concord University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concord University or Wake Forest .
- Concord University has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Wake Forest vs. Concord University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest or Concord University? 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 Concord University and Wake Forest.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Concord University (88% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $44,100 more per year than Concord University graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $33,100)
- Concord University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wake Forest graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,000)
- Concord University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Wake Forest graduates. ($201 vs. $237)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concord University 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/