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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 | Kent State University at Salem | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wake Forest | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Salem, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,963 | 1,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,012 | $6,962 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,012 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,652 | $8,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,197 | $10,324 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,233 | $5,185 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 29% | 87% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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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 | - | 3.27 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wake Forest | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $267 |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Wake Forest | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Wake Forest University is larger than than Kent State University at Salem based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 1,315 students)
Wake Forest vs. Kent State University at Salem Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or Kent State University at Salem?
- Wake Forest University is 776.4% more expensive to attend than Kent State University at Salem for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $6,962.00)
- Out of state tuition is 279.7% higher at Wake Forest than Kent State University at Salem ($61,012.00 vs. $16,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Salem than Wake Forest ($10,324 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Salem are 87.5% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($8,882 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kent State University at Salem than Wake Forest University (87% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 946% larger than aid received Kent State University at Salem ($54,233 vs. $5,185)
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest or Kent State University at Salem? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kent State University at Salem or Wake Forest .
Wake Forest vs. Kent State University at Salem Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest or Kent State University at Salem? 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 Kent State University at Salem and Wake Forest.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Kent State University at Salem (88% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $36,900 more per year than Kent State University at Salem graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $40,300)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $2,825 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State University at Salem graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,825)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State University at Salem graduates. ($237 vs. $267)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State University at Salem students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/