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UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond BC Duke WVU Villanova UVA Davidson Holy Cross William & Mary Elon Fairmont State| Wake Forest University | West Virginia State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wake Forest | WVSU | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,963 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1009 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,012 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,012 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,652 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,197 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,233 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 29% | 90% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,857 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.4% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1065 | |||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $240 |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 72% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Wake Forest | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | WVSU | ||
| 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
- Wake Forest University is larger than than WVSU based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 3,785 students)
Wake Forest vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or WVSU?
- Wake Forest University is 651.2% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 341.8% higher at Wake Forest than West Virginia State University ($61,012.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Wake Forest ($11,684 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia State University are 36.3% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($12,214 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia State University than Wake Forest University (90% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 472% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($54,233 vs. $9,482)
Wake Forest vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Wake Forest .
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Wake Forest vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Wake Forest.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than West Virginia State University (88% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $44,500 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $32,700)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than WVSU graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,250)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than WVSU graduates. ($237 vs. $240)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/