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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 | Newberry College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wake Forest | Newberry College | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Newberry, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,963 | 1,312 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #991 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | newberry.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | Newberry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,012 | $26,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,012 | $26,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,652 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,197 | $19,405 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,233 | $24,108 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 29% | 100% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | Newberry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,857 | 3,196 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 2,407 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.4% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 928/1103 | |||
| 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 | Newberry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | Newberry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | Newberry College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Wake Forest | Newberry College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | Newberry 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 Newberry College based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 1,312 students)
Wake Forest vs. Newberry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or Newberry College?
- Wake Forest University is 131.5% more expensive to attend than Newberry College for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $26,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 131.5% higher at Wake Forest than Newberry College ($61,012.00 vs. $26,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Newberry College than Wake Forest ($19,405 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Newberry College are 38.8% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($12,000 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Newberry College than Wake Forest University (100% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 125% larger than aid received Newberry College ($54,233 vs. $24,108)
Wake Forest vs. Newberry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest or Newberry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Newberry College or Wake Forest .
- Newberry College has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Wake Forest vs. Newberry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest or Newberry 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 Newberry College and Wake Forest.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Newberry College (88% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $42,500 more per year than Newberry College graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $34,700)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Newberry College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Newberry College graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Newberry College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/