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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 | Everglades University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wake Forest | Everglades University | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Boca Raton, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,963 | 2,624 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | evergladesuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | Everglades University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,012 | $19,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,012 | $19,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,652 | $8,392 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,197 | $28,778 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,233 | $9,699 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 29% | 75% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | Everglades University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,857 | 779 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 548 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.4% | 70.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38% | 51.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Wake Forest | Everglades University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | Everglades University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $40,893 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $422 |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | Everglades University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Wake Forest | Everglades University | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | Everglades University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wake Forest University is larger than than Everglades University based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 2,624 students)
Wake Forest vs. Everglades University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or Everglades University?
- Wake Forest University is 217.8% more expensive to attend than Everglades University for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $19,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 217.8% higher at Wake Forest than Everglades University ($61,012.00 vs. $19,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wake Forest University than Everglades University ($26,197 vs. $28,778)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Everglades University are 98.4% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($8,392 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Everglades University than Wake Forest University (75% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 459.2% larger than aid received Everglades University ($54,233 vs. $9,699)
Wake Forest vs. Everglades University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest or Everglades University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Everglades University or Wake Forest .
- Everglades University has a higher acceptance rate (70.3%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Wake Forest vs. Everglades University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest or Everglades University? 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 Everglades University and Wake Forest.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Everglades University (88% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $28,800 more per year than Everglades University graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $48,400)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $17,893 lower median federal student loan debt than Everglades University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $40,893)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $185 less per month on federal student loans than Everglades University graduates. ($237 vs. $422)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Everglades University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/