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Denison UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond Oberlin Kalamazoo College BC Duke Villanova UVA Davidson Holy Cross William & Mary| Wake Forest University | The College of Wooster | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wake Forest | Wooster | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Wooster, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,121 | 1,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #44 | #181 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | wooster.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | Wooster | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,608 | $59,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,608 | $59,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,848 | $14,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,790 | $29,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $55,090 | $43,534 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 100% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | Wooster | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,479 | 7,031 | ||
| Admitted | 3,768 | 3,819 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.6% | 54.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.8% | 11.8% | ||
| 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 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1510 | 1250/1450 | ||
| 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 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Wake Forest | Wooster | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | Wooster | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $268 |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | Wooster | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Wake Forest | Wooster | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | Wooster | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Wooster based on total student enrollment (9,121 students vs. 1,876 students)
Wake Forest vs. Wooster Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or Wooster?
- Wake Forest University is 7.7% more expensive to attend than Wooster for in-state tuition ($63,608.00 vs. $59,050.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.7% higher at Wake Forest than The College of Wooster ($63,608.00 vs. $59,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wake Forest University than Wooster ($27,790 vs. $29,529)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Wooster are 27.5% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($14,000 vs. $17,848)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Wooster than Wake Forest University (100% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 26.5% larger than aid received The College of Wooster ($55,090 vs. $43,534)
Wake Forest vs. Wooster Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest or Wooster? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wooster or Wake Forest .
- Wooster has a higher acceptance rate (54.3%) than Wake Forest (21.6%)
Wake Forest vs. Wooster Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest or Wooster? 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 Wooster and Wake Forest.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than The College of Wooster (88% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $26,000 more per year than Wooster graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $51,200)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wooster graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,000)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Wooster graduates. ($237 vs. $268)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wooster students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/