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Overview |
Maryland | Wake Forest | ||
| Location | College Park, MD | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 40,813 | 9,121 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #91 | #44 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umd.edu | wfu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryland | Wake Forest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,889 | $63,608 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,690 | $63,608 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,416 | $17,848 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,833 | $27,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,142 | $55,090 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 34% |
Admission |
Maryland | Wake Forest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 59,377 | 17,479 | ||
| Admitted | 26,625 | 3,768 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.8% | 21.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 36.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | 1390/1510 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Maryland | Wake Forest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryland | Wake Forest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,300 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $237 |
Diversity |
Maryland | Wake Forest | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Maryland | Wake Forest | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Maryland | 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
- University of Maryland College Park is larger than than Wake Forest based on total student enrollment (40,813 students vs. 9,121 students)
Maryland vs. Wake Forest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryland or Wake Forest?
- Wake Forest University is 543.2% more expensive to attend than Maryland for in-state tuition ($63,608.00 vs. $9,889.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.4% higher at Wake Forest than University of Maryland College Park ($63,608.00 vs. $38,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland College Park than Wake Forest ($15,833 vs. $27,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland College Park are 15.8% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($15,416 vs. $17,848)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland College Park than Wake Forest University (52% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 353.7% larger than aid received University of Maryland College Park ($55,090 vs. $12,142)
Maryland vs. Wake Forest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryland or Wake Forest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wake Forest or Maryland .
- Maryland has a higher acceptance rate (44.8%) than Wake Forest (21.6%)
Maryland vs. Wake Forest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryland 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 Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than University of Maryland College Park (88% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $8,900 more per year than Maryland graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $68,300)
- University of Maryland College Park students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wake Forest graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,000)
- Maryland graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Wake Forest graduates. ($201 vs. $237)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maryland students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/