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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 | Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wake Forest | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,963 | 1,775 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,012 | $30,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,012 | $30,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,652 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,197 | $33,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,233 | $6,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 29% | 50% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,857 | 593 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 271 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.4% | 45.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 1050/1220 | |||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Wake Forest | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $191 |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Wake Forest | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | LGCNHS | ||
| 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 LGCNHS based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 1,775 students)
Wake Forest vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or LGCNHS?
- Wake Forest University is 100.6% more expensive to attend than LGCNHS for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.6% higher at Wake Forest than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($61,012.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wake Forest University than LGCNHS ($26,197 vs. $33,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences are 51.4% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($11,000 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences than Wake Forest University (50% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 784.3% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($54,233 vs. $6,133)
Wake Forest vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or Wake Forest .
- LGCNHS has a higher acceptance rate (45.7%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Wake Forest vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and Wake Forest.
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $25,900 more per year than LGCNHS graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $51,300)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wake Forest graduates. ($18,500 vs. $23,000)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Wake Forest graduates. ($191 vs. $237)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LGCNHS students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/