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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 | Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wake Forest | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Daytona Beach, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,963 | 11,574 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #621 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | erau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,012 | $11,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,012 | $11,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,652 | $9,112 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,197 | $17,002 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,233 | $3,776 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 29% | 52% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,857 | 1,668 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 962 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.4% | 57.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38% | 53.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1280 | |||
| 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 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $67,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $258 |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 82% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 15% |
Students |
Wake Forest | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide is larger than than Wake Forest based on total student enrollment (11,574 students vs. 8,963 students)
Wake Forest vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide?
- Wake Forest University is 446.7% more expensive to attend than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $11,160.00)
- Out of state tuition is 446.7% higher at Wake Forest than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide ($61,012.00 vs. $11,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide than Wake Forest ($17,002 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide are 82.7% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($9,112 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide than Wake Forest University (52% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 1,336.3% larger than aid received Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide ($54,233 vs. $3,776)
Wake Forest vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide or Wake Forest .
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide has a higher acceptance rate (57.7%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Wake Forest vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide? 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 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide and Wake Forest.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide (88% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $10,000 more per year than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $67,200)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,000)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/