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Overview |
Stevenson University | Wake Forest | ||
| Location | Stevenson, MD | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,483 | 8,963 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stevenson.edu | wfu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stevenson University | Wake Forest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,036 | $61,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,036 | $61,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,480 | $16,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,600 | $26,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,258 | $54,233 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 29% |
Admission |
Stevenson University | Wake Forest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,793 | 16,857 | ||
| Admitted | 4,031 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 21.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 38% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Stevenson University | Wake Forest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stevenson University | Wake Forest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,100 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Stevenson University | Wake Forest | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Stevenson University | Wake Forest | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Stevenson University | Wake Forest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Wake Forest University is larger than than Stevenson University based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 3,483 students)
Stevenson University vs. Wake Forest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stevenson University or Wake Forest?
- Wake Forest University is 69.3% more expensive to attend than Stevenson University for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $36,036.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.3% higher at Wake Forest than Stevenson University ($61,012.00 vs. $36,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wake Forest University than Stevenson University ($26,197 vs. $27,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stevenson University are 15% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($14,480 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stevenson University than Wake Forest University (100% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 91.9% larger than aid received Stevenson University ($54,233 vs. $28,258)
Stevenson University vs. Wake Forest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stevenson University or Wake Forest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wake Forest or Stevenson University .
- Stevenson University has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Stevenson University vs. Wake Forest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stevenson 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 Stevenson University.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Stevenson University (88% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $25,100 more per year than Stevenson University graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $52,100)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Stevenson University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Stevenson University graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stevenson University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/