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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 | Fairfax University of America | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wake Forest | Fairfax University of America | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Fairfax, Virginia | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,963 | 43 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | fxua.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | Fairfax University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,012 | $10,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,012 | $10,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,652 | $6,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,197 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,233 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 29% | 0% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | Fairfax University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,857 | 378 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 4 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.4% | 1.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38% | 100% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Extreme | ||
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| 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 | Fairfax University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | Fairfax University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | N/A |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | Fairfax University of America | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Wake Forest | Fairfax University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | Fairfax University of America | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
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Comparable Facts
- Wake Forest University is larger than than Fairfax University of America based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 43 students)
Wake Forest vs. Fairfax University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or Fairfax University of America?
- Wake Forest University is 502.4% more expensive to attend than Fairfax University of America for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $10,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 502.4% higher at Wake Forest than Fairfax University of America ($61,012.00 vs. $10,128.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairfax University of America are 142.7% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($6,860 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wake Forest University than Fairfax University of America (29% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is ?% larger than aid received Fairfax University of America ($54,233 vs. $0)
Wake Forest vs. Fairfax University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest or Fairfax University of America? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairfax University of America or Wake Forest .
- Wake Forest has a higher acceptance rate (21.4%) than Fairfax University of America (1.1%)
Wake Forest vs. Fairfax University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest or Fairfax University of America? 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 Fairfax University of America and Wake Forest.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/