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Overview |
Wake Forest | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,963 | 4,913 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #823 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | uscupstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,012 | $11,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,012 | $22,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,652 | $9,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,197 | $13,835 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,233 | $12,038 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 29% | 99% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,857 | 3,090 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 2,428 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.4% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38% | 28.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
Wake Forest | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $232 |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Wake Forest | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Wake Forest University is larger than than University of South Carolina-Upstate based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 4,913 students)
Wake Forest vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or University of South Carolina-Upstate?
- Wake Forest University is 444.4% more expensive to attend than University of South Carolina-Upstate for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $11,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 175.2% higher at Wake Forest than University of South Carolina Upstate ($61,012.00 vs. $22,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Upstate than Wake Forest ($13,835 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Upstate are 74.9% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($9,520 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Upstate than Wake Forest University (99% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 350.5% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Upstate ($54,233 vs. $12,038)
Wake Forest vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest or University of South Carolina-Upstate? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of South Carolina-Upstate or Wake Forest .
- University of South Carolina-Upstate has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Wake Forest vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest or University of South Carolina-Upstate? 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 South Carolina-Upstate and Wake Forest.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than University of South Carolina Upstate (88% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $37,900 more per year than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $39,300)
- University of South Carolina Upstate students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wake Forest graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,000)
- University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Wake Forest graduates. ($232 vs. $237)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of South Carolina-Upstate students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/