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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 | Wilmington College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wake Forest | Wilmington College | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Wilmington, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,963 | 1,046 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #972 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | wilmington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | Wilmington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,012 | $28,415 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,012 | $28,415 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,652 | $10,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,197 | $24,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,233 | $16,326 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 29% | 100% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | Wilmington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,857 | 1,963 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 1,730 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.4% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1010 | |||
| 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 | Wilmington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | Wilmington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | Wilmington College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Wake Forest | Wilmington College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | Wilmington College | ||
| 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 Wilmington College based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 1,046 students)
Wake Forest vs. Wilmington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or Wilmington College?
- Wake Forest University is 114.7% more expensive to attend than Wilmington College for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $28,415.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.7% higher at Wake Forest than Wilmington College ($61,012.00 vs. $28,415.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wilmington College than Wake Forest ($24,528 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilmington College are 54.2% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($10,800 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilmington College than Wake Forest University (100% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 232.2% larger than aid received Wilmington College ($54,233 vs. $16,326)
Wake Forest vs. Wilmington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest or Wilmington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilmington College or Wake Forest .
- Wilmington College has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Wake Forest vs. Wilmington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest or Wilmington College? 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 Wilmington College and Wake Forest.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Wilmington College (88% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $37,200 more per year than Wilmington College graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $40,000)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilmington College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Wilmington College graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wilmington College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/