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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 | Moravian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wake Forest | Moravian College | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Bethlehem, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,963 | 2,533 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #261 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Moravian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | moravian.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | Moravian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,012 | $48,569 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,012 | $48,569 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,652 | $14,904 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,197 | $31,168 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,233 | $31,527 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 29% | 100% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | Moravian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,857 | 3,284 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 2,201 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.4% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1060/1253 | |||
| 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 | Moravian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | Moravian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | Moravian College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Wake Forest | Moravian College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | Moravian 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 Moravian College based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 2,533 students)
Wake Forest vs. Moravian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or Moravian College?
- Wake Forest University is 25.6% more expensive to attend than Moravian College for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $48,569.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.6% higher at Wake Forest than Moravian University ($61,012.00 vs. $48,569.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wake Forest University than Moravian College ($26,197 vs. $31,168)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Moravian University are 11.7% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($14,904 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Moravian University than Wake Forest University (100% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 72% larger than aid received Moravian University ($54,233 vs. $31,527)
Wake Forest vs. Moravian College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest or Moravian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Moravian College or Wake Forest .
- Moravian College has a higher acceptance rate (67%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Wake Forest vs. Moravian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest or Moravian 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 Moravian College and Wake Forest.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Moravian University (88% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $26,400 more per year than Moravian College graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $50,800)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Moravian College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Moravian College graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Moravian College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/