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UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond BC Duke Villanova UVA Davidson Holy Cross William & Mary Elon Colgate NC State| Wake Forest University | Defiance College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wake Forest | Defiance College | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Defiance, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,963 | 540 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | defiance.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | Defiance College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,012 | $34,556 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,012 | $34,556 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,652 | $10,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,197 | $23,196 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,233 | $24,970 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 29% | 99% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | Defiance College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,857 | 2,722 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 1,711 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.4% | 62.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1110 | |||
| 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 |
Wake Forest | Defiance College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | Defiance College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | Defiance College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Wake Forest | Defiance College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | Defiance College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wake Forest University is larger than than Defiance College based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 540 students)
Wake Forest vs. Defiance College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or Defiance College?
- Wake Forest University is 76.6% more expensive to attend than Defiance College for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $34,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.6% higher at Wake Forest than Defiance College ($61,012.00 vs. $34,556.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Defiance College than Wake Forest ($23,196 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Defiance College are 52.2% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($10,940 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Defiance College than Wake Forest University (99% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 117.2% larger than aid received Defiance College ($54,233 vs. $24,970)
Wake Forest vs. Defiance College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest or Defiance College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Defiance College or Wake Forest .
- Defiance College has a higher acceptance rate (62.9%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Wake Forest vs. Defiance College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest or Defiance College? 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 Defiance College and Wake Forest.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Defiance College (88% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $33,500 more per year than Defiance College graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $43,700)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Defiance College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Defiance College graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Defiance College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/