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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 | Davis & Elkins College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wake Forest | D&E College | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Elkins, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,963 | 650 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | dewv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | D&E College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,012 | $29,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,012 | $29,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,652 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,197 | $20,126 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,233 | $25,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 29% | 100% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | D&E College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,857 | 958 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.4% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 1/14 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1125 | |||
| 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 | D&E College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | D&E College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $245 |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | D&E College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 19% |
Students |
Wake Forest | D&E College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | D&E College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 D&E College based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 650 students)
Wake Forest vs. D&E College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or D&E College?
- Wake Forest University is 104.2% more expensive to attend than D&E College for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $29,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.2% higher at Wake Forest than Davis & Elkins College ($61,012.00 vs. $29,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davis & Elkins College than Wake Forest ($20,126 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davis & Elkins College are 64.5% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($10,125 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davis & Elkins College than Wake Forest University (100% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 115.9% larger than aid received Davis & Elkins College ($54,233 vs. $25,119)
Wake Forest vs. D&E College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest or D&E College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between D&E College or Wake Forest .
- D&E College has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Wake Forest vs. D&E College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest or D&E 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 D&E College and Wake Forest.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Davis & Elkins College (88% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $39,700 more per year than D&E College graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $37,500)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $712 lower median federal student loan debt than D&E College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,712)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than D&E College graduates. ($237 vs. $245)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former D&E College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/