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William & Mary UNC Chapel Hill JMU Virginia Tech Michigan University of Richmond Georgetown Washington and Lee UCLA Mason UT Austin Maryland| Wake Forest University | University of Virginia Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wake Forest | UVA | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Charlottesville, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,121 | 25,924 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #44 | #63 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | virginia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | UVA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,608 | $17,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,608 | $53,836 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,848 | $13,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,790 | $17,831 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $55,090 | $29,675 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 28% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | UVA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,479 | 56,528 | ||
| Admitted | 3,768 | 9,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.6% | 16.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.8% | 41.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1510 | 1410/1530 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Wake Forest | UVA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | UVA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 94% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $201 |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | UVA | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Wake Forest | UVA | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | UVA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Virginia Main Campus is larger than than Wake Forest based on total student enrollment (25,924 students vs. 9,121 students)
Wake Forest vs. UVA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or UVA?
- Wake Forest University is 263.7% more expensive to attend than UVA for in-state tuition ($63,608.00 vs. $17,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.2% higher at Wake Forest than University of Virginia Main Campus ($63,608.00 vs. $53,836.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Virginia Main Campus than Wake Forest ($17,831 vs. $27,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Virginia Main Campus are 28% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($13,940 vs. $17,848)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wake Forest University than University of Virginia Main Campus (34% vs. 28%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 85.6% larger than aid received University of Virginia Main Campus ($55,090 vs. $29,675)
Wake Forest vs. UVA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest or UVA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVA or Wake Forest .
- Wake Forest has a higher acceptance rate (21.6%) than UVA (16.9%)
Wake Forest vs. UVA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest or UVA? 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 UVA and Wake Forest.
- The graduation rate at UVA is higher than Wake Forest University (94% vs. 88%)
- Graduates of Wake Forest University and UVA have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($77,200 vs. $77,200)
- University of Virginia Main Campus students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wake Forest graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,000)
- UVA graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Wake Forest graduates. ($201 vs. $237)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UVA students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/