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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 | Muskingum University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wake Forest | Muskingum | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | New Concord, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,963 | 2,117 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #892 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | muskingum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | Muskingum | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,012 | $29,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,012 | $29,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,652 | $12,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,197 | $19,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,233 | $24,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 29% | 96% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | Muskingum | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,857 | 2,690 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 2,324 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.4% | 86.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1120 | |||
| 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 | Muskingum | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | Muskingum | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | Muskingum | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Wake Forest | Muskingum | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | Muskingum | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wake Forest University is larger than than Muskingum based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 2,117 students)
Wake Forest vs. Muskingum Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or Muskingum?
- Wake Forest University is 104.1% more expensive to attend than Muskingum for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $29,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.1% higher at Wake Forest than Muskingum University ($61,012.00 vs. $29,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Muskingum University than Wake Forest ($19,682 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muskingum University are 33.2% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($12,500 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muskingum University than Wake Forest University (96% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 125.5% larger than aid received Muskingum University ($54,233 vs. $24,048)
Wake Forest vs. Muskingum Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest or Muskingum? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muskingum or Wake Forest .
- Muskingum has a higher acceptance rate (86.4%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Wake Forest vs. Muskingum Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest or Muskingum? 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 Muskingum and Wake Forest.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Muskingum University (88% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $37,100 more per year than Muskingum graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $40,100)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Muskingum graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Muskingum graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Muskingum students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/