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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 Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wake Forest | OWU | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Delaware, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,121 | 1,452 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #44 | #369 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | owu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | OWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,608 | $51,771 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,608 | $51,771 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,848 | $14,226 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,790 | $23,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $55,090 | $42,496 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 100% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | OWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,479 | 5,708 | ||
| Admitted | 3,768 | 2,892 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.6% | 50.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.8% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1510 | 1105/1350 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Wake Forest | OWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | OWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | OWU | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Wake Forest | OWU | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | OWU | ||
| 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 OWU based on total student enrollment (9,121 students vs. 1,452 students)
Wake Forest vs. OWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or OWU?
- Wake Forest University is 22.9% more expensive to attend than OWU for in-state tuition ($63,608.00 vs. $51,771.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.9% higher at Wake Forest than Ohio Wesleyan University ($63,608.00 vs. $51,771.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Wesleyan University than Wake Forest ($23,826 vs. $27,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Wesleyan University are 25.5% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($14,226 vs. $17,848)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University than Wake Forest University (100% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 29.6% larger than aid received Ohio Wesleyan University ($55,090 vs. $42,496)
Wake Forest vs. OWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest or OWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OWU or Wake Forest .
- OWU has a higher acceptance rate (50.7%) than Wake Forest (21.6%)
Wake Forest vs. OWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest or OWU? 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 OWU and Wake Forest.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Ohio Wesleyan University (88% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $27,600 more per year than OWU graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $49,600)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than OWU graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than OWU graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OWU students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/