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UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond Central State University BC Duke Villanova UVA Davidson Holy Cross William & Mary Elon Colgate| Wake Forest University | Franklin University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wake Forest | Franklin University | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,963 | 8,044 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | franklin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | Franklin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,012 | $9,552 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,012 | $9,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,652 | $15,048 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,197 | $18,989 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,233 | $7,398 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 29% | 31% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | Franklin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,857 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 38% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wake Forest | Franklin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | Franklin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $52,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $258 |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | Franklin University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Wake Forest | Franklin University | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | Franklin University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Wake Forest University is larger than than Franklin University based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 8,044 students)
Wake Forest vs. Franklin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or Franklin University?
- Wake Forest University is 538.7% more expensive to attend than Franklin University for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $9,552.00)
- Out of state tuition is 538.7% higher at Wake Forest than Franklin University ($61,012.00 vs. $9,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franklin University than Wake Forest ($18,989 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin University are 10.7% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($15,048 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin University than Wake Forest University (31% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 633.1% larger than aid received Franklin University ($54,233 vs. $7,398)
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest or Franklin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Franklin University or Wake Forest .
Wake Forest vs. Franklin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest or Franklin University? 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 Franklin University and Wake Forest.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Franklin University (88% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $25,100 more per year than Franklin University graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $52,100)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,000)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Franklin University graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Franklin University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/