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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 | Ohio Dominican University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wake Forest | ODU | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,963 | 1,276 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | ohiodominican.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | ODU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,012 | $32,780 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,012 | $32,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,652 | $11,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,197 | $21,881 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,233 | $23,646 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 29% | 100% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | ODU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,857 | 2,186 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 1,146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.4% | 52.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
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| 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 | ODU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | ODU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $44,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $29,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $301 |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | ODU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Wake Forest | ODU | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | ODU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wake Forest University is larger than than ODU based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 1,276 students)
Wake Forest vs. ODU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or ODU?
- Wake Forest University is 86.1% more expensive to attend than ODU for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $32,780.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.1% higher at Wake Forest than Ohio Dominican University ($61,012.00 vs. $32,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Dominican University than Wake Forest ($21,881 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Dominican University are 40.5% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($11,850 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Dominican University than Wake Forest University (100% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 129.4% larger than aid received Ohio Dominican University ($54,233 vs. $23,646)
Wake Forest vs. ODU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest or ODU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ODU or Wake Forest .
- ODU has a higher acceptance rate (52.4%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Wake Forest vs. ODU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest or ODU? 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 ODU and Wake Forest.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Ohio Dominican University (88% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $32,500 more per year than ODU graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $44,700)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $6,125 lower median federal student loan debt than ODU graduates. ($23,000 vs. $29,125)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than ODU graduates. ($237 vs. $301)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ODU students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/