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UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond BC Duke Villanova UVA Davidson Holy Cross William & Mary Elon Colgate NC State| Barton College | Wake Forest University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Barton College | Wake Forest | ||
| Location | Wilson, NC | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,265 | 8,963 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #949 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barton.edu | wfu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barton College | Wake Forest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,400 | $61,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,400 | $61,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,100 | $16,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,443 | $26,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,431 | $54,233 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 29% |
Admission |
Barton College | Wake Forest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,129 | 16,857 | ||
| Admitted | 2,014 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.6% | 21.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 38% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1150 | |||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Barton College | Wake Forest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barton College | Wake Forest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,700 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Barton College | Wake Forest | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Barton College | Wake Forest | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Barton College | Wake Forest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wake Forest University is larger than than Barton College based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 1,265 students)
Barton College vs. Wake Forest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barton College or Wake Forest?
- Wake Forest University is 77.4% more expensive to attend than Barton College for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $34,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.4% higher at Wake Forest than Barton College ($61,012.00 vs. $34,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Barton College than Wake Forest ($23,443 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Barton College are 50% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($11,100 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Barton College than Wake Forest University (100% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 131.5% larger than aid received Barton College ($54,233 vs. $23,431)
Barton College vs. Wake Forest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Barton College or Wake Forest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wake Forest or Barton College .
- Barton College has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Barton College vs. Wake Forest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barton 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 Barton College.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Barton College (88% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $38,500 more per year than Barton College graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $38,700)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Barton College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Barton College graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Barton College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/