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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 | Simmons College of Kentucky | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wake Forest | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,963 | 237 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | simmonscollegeky.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,012 | $16,008 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,012 | $16,008 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,652 | $8,136 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,197 | $18,831 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,233 | $22,629 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 29% | 100% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,857 | 286 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 192 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.4% | 67.1%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 38% | 31.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| 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 | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| 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 | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 72% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 98% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Wake Forest | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wake Forest University is larger than than Simmons College of Kentucky based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 237 students)
Wake Forest vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or Simmons College of Kentucky?
- Wake Forest University is 281.1% more expensive to attend than Simmons College of Kentucky for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $16,008.00)
- Out of state tuition is 281.1% higher at Wake Forest than Simmons College of Kentucky ($61,012.00 vs. $16,008.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simmons College of Kentucky than Wake Forest ($18,831 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simmons College of Kentucky are 104.7% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($8,136 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Simmons College of Kentucky than Wake Forest University (100% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 139.7% larger than aid received Simmons College of Kentucky ($54,233 vs. $22,629)
Wake Forest vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest or Simmons College of Kentucky? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simmons College of Kentucky or Wake Forest .
- Simmons College of Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (67.1%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Wake Forest vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest or Simmons College of Kentucky? 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 Simmons College of Kentucky and Wake Forest.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/