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UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond BC Duke Villanova UVA Davidson Holy Cross William & Mary Elon Colgate NC State| Washington College | Wake Forest University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Washington College | Wake Forest | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 916 | 9,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #44 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | wfu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | Wake Forest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,146 | $63,608 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,146 | $63,608 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,814 | $17,848 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,553 | $27,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,593 | $55,090 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 34% |
Admission |
Washington College | Wake Forest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,539 | 17,479 | ||
| Admitted | 1,664 | 3,768 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 21.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 36.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1185/1345 | 1390/1510 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Washington College | Wake Forest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | Wake Forest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $237 |
Diversity |
Washington College | Wake Forest | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Washington College | Wake Forest | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | Wake Forest | ||
| 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 Washington College based on total student enrollment (9,121 students vs. 916 students)
Washington College vs. Wake Forest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or Wake Forest?
- Wake Forest University is 22% more expensive to attend than Washington College for in-state tuition ($63,608.00 vs. $52,146.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22% higher at Wake Forest than Washington College ($63,608.00 vs. $52,146.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wake Forest University than Washington College ($27,790 vs. $33,553)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington College are 12.9% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($15,814 vs. $17,848)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than Wake Forest University (98% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 50.5% larger than aid received Washington College ($55,090 vs. $36,593)
Washington College vs. Wake Forest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College or Wake Forest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wake Forest or Washington College .
- Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (65.5%) than Wake Forest (21.6%)
Washington College vs. Wake Forest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington College or Wake Forest? 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 Wake Forest and Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Washington College (88% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $26,400 more per year than Washington College graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $50,800)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,250)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Washington College graduates. ($237 vs. $250)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/