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F&M Gettysburg College UNC Chapel Hill Union College University of Richmond BC Duke Villanova UVA Davidson Holy Cross William & Mary| Wake Forest University | Dickinson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wake Forest | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,121 | 2,217 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #44 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,608 | $62,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,608 | $62,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,848 | $16,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,790 | $40,242 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $55,090 | $40,209 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 94% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,479 | 7,185 | ||
| Admitted | 3,768 | 3,095 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.6% | 43.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.8% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1390/1510 | |||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Wake Forest | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $217 |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Wake Forest | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | Dickinson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wake Forest University is larger than than Dickinson College based on total student enrollment (9,121 students vs. 2,217 students)
Wake Forest vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or Dickinson College?
- Wake Forest University is 1.1% more expensive to attend than Dickinson College for in-state tuition ($63,608.00 vs. $62,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at Wake Forest than Dickinson College ($63,608.00 vs. $62,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wake Forest University than Dickinson College ($27,790 vs. $40,242)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dickinson College are 8.2% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($16,500 vs. $17,848)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dickinson College than Wake Forest University (94% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 37% larger than aid received Dickinson College ($55,090 vs. $40,209)
Wake Forest vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or Wake Forest .
- Dickinson College has a higher acceptance rate (43.1%) than Wake Forest (21.6%)
Wake Forest vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest or Dickinson 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 Dickinson College and Wake Forest.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Dickinson College (88% vs. 84%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $15,200 more per year than Dickinson College graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $62,000)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wake Forest graduates. ($21,000 vs. $23,000)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Wake Forest graduates. ($217 vs. $237)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wake Forest students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 88%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/