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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 | UC Blue Ash College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wake Forest | Blue Ash | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Blue Ash, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,963 | 6,569 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | uc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | Blue Ash | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,012 | $6,054 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,012 | $14,852 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,652 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,197 | $12,474 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,233 | $5,628 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 29% | 77% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | Blue Ash | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,857 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 38% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wake Forest | Blue Ash | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | Blue Ash | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | - | ||
| 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 | Blue Ash | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Wake Forest | Blue Ash | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | Blue Ash | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wake Forest University is larger than than Blue Ash based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 6,569 students)
Wake Forest vs. Blue Ash Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or Blue Ash?
- Wake Forest University is 907.8% more expensive to attend than Blue Ash for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $6,054.00)
- Out of state tuition is 310.8% higher at Wake Forest than UC Blue Ash College ($61,012.00 vs. $14,852.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at UC Blue Ash College than Wake Forest ($12,474 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at UC Blue Ash College are 29.6% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($12,852 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at UC Blue Ash College than Wake Forest University (77% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 863.6% larger than aid received UC Blue Ash College ($54,233 vs. $5,628)
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest or Blue Ash? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Blue Ash or Wake Forest .
Wake Forest vs. Blue Ash Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest or Blue Ash? 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 Blue Ash and Wake Forest.
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $31,600 more per year than Blue Ash graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $45,600)
- UC Blue Ash College and Wake Forest graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($23,000 vs. $23,000)
- UC Blue Ash College 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 Blue Ash 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/