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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 Virginia University Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wake Forest | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,963 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #832 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,012 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,012 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,652 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,197 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,233 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 29% | 99% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,857 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.4% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | |||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wake Forest | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $248 |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Wake Forest | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| 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 Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 1,481 students)
Wake Forest vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or West Virginia University Tech?
- Wake Forest University is 677.4% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $7,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 211.5% higher at Wake Forest than West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($61,012.00 vs. $19,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Wake Forest ($9,529 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University Institute of Technology are 42.6% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($11,676 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Wake Forest University (99% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 514.2% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($54,233 vs. $8,830)
Wake Forest vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest or West Virginia University Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia University Tech or Wake Forest .
- West Virginia University Tech has a higher acceptance rate (64.6%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Wake Forest vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest or West Virginia University Tech? 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 Virginia University Tech and Wake Forest.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (88% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $26,600 more per year than West Virginia University Tech graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $50,600)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $1,001 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,001)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($237 vs. $248)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Virginia University Tech students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/