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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 | Ferrum College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wake Forest | Ferrum College | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Ferrum, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 8,963 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | ferrum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | Ferrum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,012 | $37,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,012 | $37,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,652 | $13,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,197 | $25,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,233 | $26,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 29% | 94% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | Ferrum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,857 | 1,452 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.4% | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
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| SAT Range | 900/1110 | |||
| 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 | Sep 15, 2023 |
Academics |
Wake Forest | Ferrum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | Ferrum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $289 |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | Ferrum College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Wake Forest | Ferrum College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | Ferrum 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 Ferrum College based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 855 students)
Wake Forest vs. Ferrum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or Ferrum College?
- Wake Forest University is 63.1% more expensive to attend than Ferrum College for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $37,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.1% higher at Wake Forest than Ferrum College ($61,012.00 vs. $37,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ferrum College than Wake Forest ($25,558 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ferrum College are 25.9% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($13,230 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ferrum College than Wake Forest University (94% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 104% larger than aid received Ferrum College ($54,233 vs. $26,580)
Wake Forest vs. Ferrum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest or Ferrum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ferrum College or Wake Forest .
- Ferrum College has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Wake Forest vs. Ferrum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest or Ferrum 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 Ferrum College and Wake Forest.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Ferrum College (88% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $38,200 more per year than Ferrum College graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $39,000)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferrum College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $28,000)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Ferrum College graduates. ($237 vs. $289)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ferrum College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/