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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 | Patrick Henry College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wake Forest | PHC | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Purcellville, Virginia | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,121 | 408 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #44 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Non-Denominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | phc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | PHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,608 | $28,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,608 | $28,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,848 | $11,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,790 | $25,128 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $55,090 | $13,798 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 98% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | PHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,479 | 222 | ||
| Admitted | 3,768 | 182 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.6% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.8% | 53.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1510 | 1220/1430 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Wake Forest | PHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | PHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | N/A |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | PHC | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Wake Forest | PHC | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | PHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wake Forest University is larger than than PHC based on total student enrollment (9,121 students vs. 408 students)
Wake Forest vs. PHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or PHC?
- Wake Forest University is 124% more expensive to attend than PHC for in-state tuition ($63,608.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 124% higher at Wake Forest than Patrick Henry College ($63,608.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Patrick Henry College than Wake Forest ($25,128 vs. $27,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Patrick Henry College are 62% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($11,020 vs. $17,848)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Patrick Henry College than Wake Forest University (98% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 299.3% larger than aid received Patrick Henry College ($55,090 vs. $13,798)
Wake Forest vs. PHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest or PHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PHC or Wake Forest .
- PHC has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Wake Forest (21.6%)
Wake Forest vs. PHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest or PHC? 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 PHC and Wake Forest.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/