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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 | Johnson & Wales University Charlotte | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wake Forest | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,963 | 1,140 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #803 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,012 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,012 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,652 | $14,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,197 | $29,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,233 | $28,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 29% | 100% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,857 | 4,730 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 3,469 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.4% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1122 | |||
| 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 | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $278 |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Wake Forest | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wake Forest University is larger than than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 1,140 students)
Wake Forest vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte?
- Wake Forest University is 61% more expensive to attend than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $37,896.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61% higher at Wake Forest than Johnson & Wales University Charlotte ($61,012.00 vs. $37,896.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wake Forest University than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte ($26,197 vs. $29,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte are 11.9% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($14,876 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte than Wake Forest University (100% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 93.3% larger than aid received Johnson & Wales University Charlotte ($54,233 vs. $28,061)
Wake Forest vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte or Wake Forest .
- Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Wake Forest vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte? 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 Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte and Wake Forest.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Johnson & Wales University Charlotte (88% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $37,100 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $40,100)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $3,900 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,900)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates. ($237 vs. $278)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte 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/