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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 | Kettering College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wake Forest | Kettering College | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Kettering, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,963 | 832 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | kcma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | Kettering College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,012 | $14,664 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,012 | $14,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,652 | $8,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,197 | $16,398 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,233 | $11,401 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 29% | 75% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | Kettering College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,857 | 587 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 202 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.4% | 34.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38% | 48.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| 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 | Kettering College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | Kettering College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $57,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $28,977 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $299 |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | Kettering College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 83% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Wake Forest | Kettering College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | Kettering College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wake Forest University is larger than than Kettering College based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 832 students)
Wake Forest vs. Kettering College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or Kettering College?
- Wake Forest University is 316.1% more expensive to attend than Kettering College for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $14,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 316.1% higher at Wake Forest than Kettering College ($61,012.00 vs. $14,664.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kettering College than Wake Forest ($16,398 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kettering College are 95% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($8,538 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kettering College than Wake Forest University (75% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 375.7% larger than aid received Kettering College ($54,233 vs. $11,401)
Wake Forest vs. Kettering College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest or Kettering College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kettering College or Wake Forest .
- Kettering College has a higher acceptance rate (34.4%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Wake Forest vs. Kettering College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest or Kettering 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 Kettering College and Wake Forest.
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $20,100 more per year than Kettering College graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $57,100)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $5,977 lower median federal student loan debt than Kettering College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $28,977)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Kettering College graduates. ($237 vs. $299)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kettering College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/