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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 | Glenville State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wake Forest | Glenville State College | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Glenville, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 8,963 | 1,630 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | glenville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | Glenville State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,012 | $8,044 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,012 | $9,704 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,652 | $10,774 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,197 | $17,722 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,233 | $8,718 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 29% | 94% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | Glenville State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,857 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 38% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| 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 | Glenville State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | Glenville State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $24,025 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $248 |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | Glenville State College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
Wake Forest | Glenville State College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | Glenville State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Wake Forest University is larger than than Glenville State College based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 1,630 students)
Wake Forest vs. Glenville State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or Glenville State College?
- Wake Forest University is 658.5% more expensive to attend than Glenville State College for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $8,044.00)
- Out of state tuition is 528.7% higher at Wake Forest than Glenville State College ($61,012.00 vs. $9,704.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Glenville State College than Wake Forest ($17,722 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Glenville State College are 54.6% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($10,774 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Glenville State College than Wake Forest University (94% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 522.1% larger than aid received Glenville State College ($54,233 vs. $8,718)
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest or Glenville State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Glenville State College or Wake Forest .
Wake Forest vs. Glenville State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest or Glenville State 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 Glenville State College and Wake Forest.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Glenville State College (88% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $42,300 more per year than Glenville State College graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $34,900)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $1,025 lower median federal student loan debt than Glenville State College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,025)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Glenville State College graduates. ($237 vs. $248)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Glenville State College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/