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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 | Wilson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wake Forest | Wilson College | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Chambersburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,963 | 1,360 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #974 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | wilson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | Wilson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,012 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,012 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,652 | $11,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,197 | $23,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,233 | $14,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 29% | 99% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | Wilson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,857 | 739 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 695 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.4% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 970/1120 | |||
| 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 | Wilson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | Wilson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $266 |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | Wilson College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 15% |
Students |
Wake Forest | Wilson College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | Wilson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wake Forest University is larger than than Wilson College based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 1,360 students)
Wake Forest vs. Wilson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or Wilson College?
- Wake Forest University is 142.1% more expensive to attend than Wilson College for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 142.1% higher at Wake Forest than Wilson College ($61,012.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wilson College than Wake Forest ($23,923 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilson College are 39.1% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($11,968 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilson College than Wake Forest University (99% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 280.8% larger than aid received Wilson College ($54,233 vs. $14,241)
Wake Forest vs. Wilson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest or Wilson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilson College or Wake Forest .
- Wilson College has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Wake Forest vs. Wilson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest or Wilson 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 Wilson College and Wake Forest.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Wilson College (88% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $42,500 more per year than Wilson College graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $34,700)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilson College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,750)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Wilson College graduates. ($237 vs. $266)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wilson College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/