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JMU VCU CNU Mason UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond BC Duke Villanova Longwood University UVA Davidson| Wake Forest University | University of Mary Washington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wake Forest | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,121 | 3,808 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #44 | #262 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,608 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,608 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,848 | $14,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,790 | $21,615 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $55,090 | $8,901 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 98% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,479 | 4,606 | ||
| Admitted | 3,768 | 3,973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.6% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.8% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1510 | 1140/1330 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Wake Forest | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $222 |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Wake Forest | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | Mary Washington College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wake Forest University is larger than than Mary Washington College based on total student enrollment (9,121 students vs. 3,808 students)
Wake Forest vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or Mary Washington College?
- Wake Forest University is 611.7% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($63,608.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 146% higher at Wake Forest than University of Mary Washington ($63,608.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary Washington than Wake Forest ($21,615 vs. $27,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 27.1% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($14,040 vs. $17,848)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary Washington than Wake Forest University (98% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 518.9% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($55,090 vs. $8,901)
Wake Forest vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest or Mary Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mary Washington College or Wake Forest .
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than Wake Forest (21.6%)
Wake Forest vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest or Mary Washington College? 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 Mary Washington College and Wake Forest.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than University of Mary Washington (88% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $21,700 more per year than Mary Washington College graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $55,500)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wake Forest graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,000)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Wake Forest graduates. ($222 vs. $237)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mary Washington College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/