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F&M Dickinson College UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond BC Duke Villanova Union College UVA Davidson Holy Cross William & Mary| Wake Forest University | Gettysburg College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wake Forest | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,963 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #75 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,012 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,012 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,652 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,197 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,233 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 29% | 95% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,857 | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.4% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1350/1440 | |||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Wake Forest | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $227 |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Wake Forest | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | Gettysburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wake Forest University is larger than than Gettysburg College based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 2,854 students)
Wake Forest vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 1.2% more expensive to attend than Wake Forest for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $61,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at Gettysburg College than Wake Forest University ($61,760.00 vs. $61,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wake Forest University than Gettysburg College ($26,197 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gettysburg College are 11.5% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($14,930 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gettysburg College than Wake Forest University (95% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 25.4% larger than aid received Gettysburg College ($54,233 vs. $43,239)
Wake Forest vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or Wake Forest .
- Gettysburg College has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Wake Forest vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest or Gettysburg 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 Gettysburg College and Wake Forest.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Gettysburg College (88% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $16,300 more per year than Gettysburg College graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $60,900)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wake Forest graduates. ($22,000 vs. $23,000)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Wake Forest graduates. ($227 vs. $237)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wake Forest students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 88%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/