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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 | Wilberforce University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wake Forest | Wilberforce University | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Wilberforce, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,963 | 656 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | wilberforce.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | Wilberforce University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,012 | $12,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,012 | $12,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,652 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,197 | $14,070 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,233 | $9,380 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 29% | 100% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | Wilberforce University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,857 | 4,100 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 1,850 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.4% | 45.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/940 | |||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wake Forest | Wilberforce University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | Wilberforce University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $20,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $214 |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | Wilberforce University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 72% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
Wake Forest | Wilberforce University | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | Wilberforce University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Wake Forest University is larger than than Wilberforce University based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 656 students)
Wake Forest vs. Wilberforce University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or Wilberforce University?
- Wake Forest University is 407.6% more expensive to attend than Wilberforce University for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $12,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 407.6% higher at Wake Forest than Wilberforce University ($61,012.00 vs. $12,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wilberforce University than Wake Forest ($14,070 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilberforce University are 137.9% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($7,000 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilberforce University than Wake Forest University (100% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 478.2% larger than aid received Wilberforce University ($54,233 vs. $9,380)
Wake Forest vs. Wilberforce University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest or Wilberforce University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilberforce University or Wake Forest .
- Wilberforce University has a higher acceptance rate (45.1%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Wake Forest vs. Wilberforce University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest or Wilberforce 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 Wilberforce University and Wake Forest.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Wilberforce University (88% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $41,000 more per year than Wilberforce University graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $36,200)
- Wilberforce University students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Wake Forest graduates. ($20,750 vs. $23,000)
- Wilberforce University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Wake Forest graduates. ($214 vs. $237)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wilberforce University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/