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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 | Mary Baldwin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wake Forest | MBC | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,963 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1040 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,012 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,012 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,652 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,197 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,233 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 29% | 100% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,857 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 38% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wake Forest | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Wake Forest | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | MBC | ||
| 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 MBC based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 1,957 students)
Wake Forest vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or MBC?
- Wake Forest University is 93% more expensive to attend than MBC for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $31,611.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93% higher at Wake Forest than Mary Baldwin College ($61,012.00 vs. $31,611.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mary Baldwin College than Wake Forest ($18,746 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mary Baldwin College are 61.4% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($10,320 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College than Wake Forest University (100% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 122.4% larger than aid received Mary Baldwin College ($54,233 vs. $24,389)
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or Wake Forest .
Wake Forest vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest or MBC? 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 MBC and Wake Forest.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Mary Baldwin College (88% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $38,800 more per year than MBC graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $38,400)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MBC students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/