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UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond BC Duke Villanova UVA Davidson Holy Cross William & Mary Elon Colgate NC State| Georgetown College | Wake Forest University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgetown College | Wake Forest | ||
| Location | Georgetown, KY | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,548 | 8,963 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #829 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetowncollege.edu | wfu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown College | Wake Forest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,610 | $61,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,610 | $61,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,210 | $16,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,152 | $26,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,308 | $54,233 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 29% |
Admission |
Georgetown College | Wake Forest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,532 | 16,857 | ||
| Admitted | 1,811 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.5% | 21.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 38% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Georgetown College | Wake Forest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown College | Wake Forest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Georgetown College | Wake Forest | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Georgetown College | Wake Forest | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown 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 Georgetown College based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 1,548 students)
Georgetown College vs. Wake Forest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown College or Wake Forest?
- Wake Forest University is 50.2% more expensive to attend than Georgetown College for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $40,610.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.2% higher at Wake Forest than Georgetown College ($61,012.00 vs. $40,610.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgetown College than Wake Forest ($15,152 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgetown College are 48.5% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($11,210 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgetown College than Wake Forest University (100% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 34.5% larger than aid received Georgetown College ($54,233 vs. $40,308)
Georgetown College vs. Wake Forest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown College or Wake Forest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wake Forest or Georgetown College .
- Georgetown College has a higher acceptance rate (71.5%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Georgetown College vs. Wake Forest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown 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 Georgetown College.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Georgetown College (88% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $30,900 more per year than Georgetown College graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $46,300)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgetown College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Georgetown College graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgetown 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/