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Overview |
Wake Forest | Ohio State | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,121 | 60,046 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #44 | #139 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | osu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | Ohio State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,608 | $11,826 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,608 | $37,332 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,848 | $14,272 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,790 | $19,575 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $55,090 | $11,791 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 64% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | Ohio State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,479 | 70,028 | ||
| Admitted | 3,768 | 35,588 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.6% | 50.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.8% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1510 | 1330/1480 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Wake Forest | Ohio State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | Ohio State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $222 |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | Ohio State | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Wake Forest | Ohio State | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | Ohio State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio State University is larger than than Wake Forest based on total student enrollment (60,046 students vs. 9,121 students)
Wake Forest vs. Ohio State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or Ohio State?
- Wake Forest University is 437.9% more expensive to attend than Ohio State for in-state tuition ($63,608.00 vs. $11,826.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.4% higher at Wake Forest than Ohio State University ($63,608.00 vs. $37,332.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio State University than Wake Forest ($19,575 vs. $27,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio State University are 25.1% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($14,272 vs. $17,848)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio State University than Wake Forest University (64% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 367.2% larger than aid received Ohio State University ($55,090 vs. $11,791)
Wake Forest vs. Ohio State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest or Ohio State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio State or Wake Forest .
- Ohio State has a higher acceptance rate (50.8%) than Wake Forest (21.6%)
Wake Forest vs. Ohio State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest or Ohio State? 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 Ohio State and Wake Forest.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Ohio State University (88% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $26,600 more per year than Ohio State graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $50,600)
- Ohio State University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wake Forest graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,000)
- Ohio State graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Wake Forest graduates. ($222 vs. $237)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio State students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/