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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 | Marietta College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wake Forest | Marietta College | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Marietta, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,963 | 1,198 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #500 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | marietta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | Marietta College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,012 | $36,956 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,012 | $36,956 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,652 | $11,946 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,197 | $22,895 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,233 | $28,786 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 29% | 85% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | Marietta College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,857 | 2,467 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 2,044 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.4% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1130 | |||
| 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 | Marietta College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | Marietta College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $51,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | Marietta College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Wake Forest | Marietta College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | Marietta College | ||
| 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 Marietta College based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 1,198 students)
Wake Forest vs. Marietta College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or Marietta College?
- Wake Forest University is 65.1% more expensive to attend than Marietta College for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $36,956.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.1% higher at Wake Forest than Marietta College ($61,012.00 vs. $36,956.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marietta College than Wake Forest ($22,895 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marietta College are 39.4% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($11,946 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marietta College than Wake Forest University (85% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 88.4% larger than aid received Marietta College ($54,233 vs. $28,786)
Wake Forest vs. Marietta College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest or Marietta College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marietta College or Wake Forest .
- Marietta College has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Wake Forest vs. Marietta College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest or Marietta 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 Marietta College and Wake Forest.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Marietta College (88% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $25,300 more per year than Marietta College graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $51,900)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Marietta College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Marietta College graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marietta College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/