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Bowdoin College Wesley College UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond Vassar Bates BC Duke Villanova UVA Davidson Holy Cross| Wesleyan University | Wake Forest University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wesleyan University | Wake Forest | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 8,963 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | wfu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | Wake Forest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $61,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $61,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $16,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $26,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $54,233 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 29% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | Wake Forest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 16,857 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 21.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 38% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | |||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | Wake Forest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | Wake Forest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $237 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | Wake Forest | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | Wake Forest | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | Wake Forest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 3,253 students)
Wesleyan University vs. Wake Forest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or Wake Forest?
- Wesleyan University is 4.4% more expensive to attend than Wake Forest for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $61,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.4% higher at Wesleyan University than Wake Forest University ($63,722.00 vs. $61,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than Wake Forest ($21,270 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wake Forest University are 9.2% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($16,652 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wesleyan University than Wake Forest University (44% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 10.3% larger than aid received Wake Forest University ($59,825 vs. $54,233)
Wesleyan University vs. Wake Forest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or Wake Forest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wake Forest or Wesleyan University .
- Wake Forest has a higher acceptance rate (21.4%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
Wesleyan University vs. Wake Forest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University 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 Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Wake Forest University (92% vs. 88%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $19,200 more per year than Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $58,000)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wake Forest graduates. ($17,500 vs. $23,000)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Wake Forest graduates. ($180 vs. $237)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wake Forest students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 88%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/