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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 | West Liberty University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wake Forest | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,963 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #897 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,012 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,012 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,652 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,197 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,233 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 29% | 85% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,857 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.4% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 6/9 | |||
| SAT Range | 888/1130 | |||
| 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 | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $254 |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 12% |
Students |
Wake Forest | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | West Liberty University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wake Forest University is larger than than West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 2,315 students)
Wake Forest vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or West Liberty University?
- Wake Forest University is 600% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 256.8% higher at Wake Forest than West Liberty University ($61,012.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than Wake Forest ($13,788 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 66.2% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($10,020 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Liberty University than Wake Forest University (85% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 831.2% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($54,233 vs. $5,824)
Wake Forest vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest or West Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Liberty University or Wake Forest .
- West Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Wake Forest vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest or West Liberty University? 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 West Liberty University and Wake Forest.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than West Liberty University (88% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $39,300 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $37,900)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $1,617 lower median federal student loan debt than West Liberty University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,617)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than West Liberty University graduates. ($237 vs. $254)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/