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UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond BC Duke Villanova UVA Davidson Holy Cross William & Mary Elon Colgate NC State| Jacksonville State University | Wake Forest University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Jacksonville State University | Wake Forest | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, AL | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,632 | 8,963 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #946 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jsu.edu | wfu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jacksonville State University | Wake Forest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,990 | $61,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,950 | $61,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,640 | $16,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,953 | $26,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,123 | $54,233 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 29% |
Admission |
Jacksonville State University | Wake Forest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,570 | 16,857 | ||
| Admitted | 9,863 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 21.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 38% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1200 | |||
| 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 |
Jacksonville State University | Wake Forest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jacksonville State University | Wake Forest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $237 |
Diversity |
Jacksonville State University | Wake Forest | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Jacksonville State University | Wake Forest | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Jacksonville State University | Wake Forest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Jacksonville State University is larger than than Wake Forest based on total student enrollment (9,632 students vs. 8,963 students)
Jacksonville State University vs. Wake Forest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jacksonville State University or Wake Forest?
- Wake Forest University is 510.7% more expensive to attend than Jacksonville State University for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $9,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 205.8% higher at Wake Forest than Jacksonville State University ($61,012.00 vs. $19,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jacksonville State University than Wake Forest ($11,953 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jacksonville State University are 92.7% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($8,640 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jacksonville State University than Wake Forest University (100% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 435.7% larger than aid received Jacksonville State University ($54,233 vs. $10,123)
Jacksonville State University vs. Wake Forest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Jacksonville State University or Wake Forest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wake Forest or Jacksonville State University .
- Jacksonville State University has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Jacksonville State University vs. Wake Forest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jacksonville State 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 Jacksonville State University.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Jacksonville State University (88% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $40,200 more per year than Jacksonville State University graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $37,000)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Jacksonville State University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,250)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Jacksonville State University graduates. ($237 vs. $240)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jacksonville State University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/