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Overview |
Wake Forest | UC | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,121 | 43,338 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #44 | #431 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | uc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | UC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,608 | $11,892 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,608 | $28,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,848 | $13,048 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,790 | $21,511 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $55,090 | $8,195 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 68% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | UC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,479 | 33,165 | ||
| Admitted | 3,768 | 29,077 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.6% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.8% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1510 | 1150/1360 | ||
| 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 | UC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | UC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $237 |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | UC | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Wake Forest | UC | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | UC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than Wake Forest based on total student enrollment (43,338 students vs. 9,121 students)
Wake Forest vs. UC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or UC?
- Wake Forest University is 434.9% more expensive to attend than UC for in-state tuition ($63,608.00 vs. $11,892.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120.1% higher at Wake Forest than University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($63,608.00 vs. $28,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Cincinnati Main Campus than Wake Forest ($21,511 vs. $27,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Cincinnati Main Campus are 36.8% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($13,048 vs. $17,848)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Cincinnati Main Campus than Wake Forest University (68% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 572.2% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($55,090 vs. $8,195)
Wake Forest vs. UC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest or UC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC or Wake Forest .
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Wake Forest (21.6%)
Wake Forest vs. UC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest or UC? 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 UC and Wake Forest.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (88% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $31,600 more per year than UC graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $45,600)
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus and Wake Forest graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($23,000 vs. $23,000)
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus and Wake Forest graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($237 vs. $237)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/