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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 | Maryville College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wake Forest | Maryville College | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Maryville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,963 | 1,069 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #717 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | maryvillecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | Maryville College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,012 | $36,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,012 | $36,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,652 | $12,616 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,197 | $21,583 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,233 | $30,782 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 29% | 100% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | Maryville College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,857 | 2,361 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 1,641 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.4% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1120 | |||
| 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 | Maryville College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | Maryville College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | Maryville College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Wake Forest | Maryville College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | Maryville 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 Maryville College based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 1,069 students)
Wake Forest vs. Maryville College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or Maryville College?
- Wake Forest University is 65.4% more expensive to attend than Maryville College for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $36,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.4% higher at Wake Forest than Maryville College ($61,012.00 vs. $36,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Maryville College than Wake Forest ($21,583 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maryville College are 32% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($12,616 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryville College than Wake Forest University (100% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 76.2% larger than aid received Maryville College ($54,233 vs. $30,782)
Wake Forest vs. Maryville College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest or Maryville College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Maryville College or Wake Forest .
- Maryville College has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Wake Forest vs. Maryville College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest or Maryville 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 Maryville College and Wake Forest.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Maryville College (88% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $37,700 more per year than Maryville College graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $39,500)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Maryville College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Maryville College graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maryville College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/