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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 | Tennessee Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wake Forest | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Athens, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,963 | 1,052 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #615 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | twcnet.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,012 | $26,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,012 | $26,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,652 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,197 | $13,591 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,233 | $22,442 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 29% | 100% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,857 | 968 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 588 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.4% | 60.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | |||
| 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 | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $193 |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Wake Forest | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Tennessee Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 1,052 students)
Wake Forest vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or Tennessee Wesleyan College?
- Wake Forest University is 133.8% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $26,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 133.8% higher at Wake Forest than Tennessee Wesleyan College ($61,012.00 vs. $26,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Wesleyan College than Wake Forest ($13,591 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Wesleyan College are 93.6% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($8,600 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee Wesleyan College than Wake Forest University (100% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 141.7% larger than aid received Tennessee Wesleyan College ($54,233 vs. $22,442)
Wake Forest vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest or Tennessee Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Wesleyan College or Wake Forest .
- Tennessee Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (60.7%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Wake Forest vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest or Tennessee Wesleyan 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 Tennessee Wesleyan College and Wake Forest.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Tennessee Wesleyan College (88% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $34,500 more per year than Tennessee Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $42,700)
- Tennessee Wesleyan College students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Wake Forest graduates. ($18,750 vs. $23,000)
- Tennessee Wesleyan College graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Wake Forest graduates. ($193 vs. $237)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/