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Overview |
Wake Forest | University of Richmond | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | University of Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,963 | 3,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #42 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | richmond.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | University of Richmond | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,012 | $60,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,012 | $60,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,652 | $14,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,197 | $29,248 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,233 | $46,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 29% | 57% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | University of Richmond | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,857 | 14,364 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 3,501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.4% | 24.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1398/1530 | |||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wake Forest | University of Richmond | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | University of Richmond | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $73,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $21,148 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $218 |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | University of Richmond | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Wake Forest | University of Richmond | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | University of Richmond | ||
| 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 University of Richmond based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 3,876 students)
Wake Forest vs. University of Richmond Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or University of Richmond?
- Wake Forest University is 1.1% more expensive to attend than University of Richmond for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $60,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at Wake Forest than University of Richmond ($61,012.00 vs. $60,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wake Forest University than University of Richmond ($26,197 vs. $29,248)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Richmond are 12% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($14,870 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Richmond than Wake Forest University (57% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 16.9% larger than aid received University of Richmond ($54,233 vs. $46,385)
Wake Forest vs. University of Richmond Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest or University of Richmond? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Richmond or Wake Forest .
- University of Richmond has a higher acceptance rate (24.4%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Wake Forest vs. University of Richmond Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest or University of Richmond? 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 University of Richmond and Wake Forest.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than University of Richmond (88% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $3,300 more per year than University of Richmond graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $73,900)
- University of Richmond students graduate with a $1,852 lower median federal student loan debt than Wake Forest graduates. ($21,148 vs. $23,000)
- University of Richmond graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Wake Forest graduates. ($218 vs. $237)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Richmond students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/