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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 | Eastern Mennonite University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wake Forest | EMU | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,121 | 1,292 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #44 | #1047 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | emu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | EMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,608 | $41,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,608 | $41,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,848 | $12,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,790 | $24,710 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $55,090 | $30,242 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 95% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | EMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,479 | 1,179 | ||
| Admitted | 3,768 | 1,176 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.6% | 99.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.8% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 25/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1510 | 1040/1590 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wake Forest | EMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | EMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $23,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $242 |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | EMU | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 27% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Wake Forest | EMU | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | EMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wake Forest University is larger than than EMU based on total student enrollment (9,121 students vs. 1,292 students)
Wake Forest vs. EMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or EMU?
- Wake Forest University is 53.6% more expensive to attend than EMU for in-state tuition ($63,608.00 vs. $41,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.6% higher at Wake Forest than Eastern Mennonite University ($63,608.00 vs. $41,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Mennonite University than Wake Forest ($24,710 vs. $27,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Mennonite University are 41.4% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($12,620 vs. $17,848)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Mennonite University than Wake Forest University (95% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 82.2% larger than aid received Eastern Mennonite University ($55,090 vs. $30,242)
Wake Forest vs. EMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest or EMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EMU or Wake Forest .
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.7%) than Wake Forest (21.6%)
Wake Forest vs. EMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest or EMU? 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 EMU and Wake Forest.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Eastern Mennonite University (88% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $33,300 more per year than EMU graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $43,900)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $450 lower median federal student loan debt than EMU graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,450)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than EMU graduates. ($237 vs. $242)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EMU students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/