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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 | West Virginia Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wake Forest | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Buckhannon, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,963 | 951 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | wvwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,012 | $31,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,012 | $31,698 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,652 | $10,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,197 | $20,470 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,233 | $26,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 29% | 100% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,857 | 1,481 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.4% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1180 | |||
| 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 | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Wake Forest | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | West Virginia 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 West Virginia Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 951 students)
Wake Forest vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or West Virginia Wesleyan College?
- Wake Forest University is 92.5% more expensive to attend than West Virginia Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $31,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.5% higher at Wake Forest than West Virginia Wesleyan College ($61,012.00 vs. $31,698.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Wake Forest ($20,470 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia Wesleyan College are 56.2% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($10,660 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Wake Forest University (100% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 104.1% larger than aid received West Virginia Wesleyan College ($54,233 vs. $26,575)
Wake Forest vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest or West Virginia Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia Wesleyan College or Wake Forest .
- West Virginia Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Wake Forest vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest or West Virginia 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 West Virginia Wesleyan College and Wake Forest.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than West Virginia Wesleyan College (88% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $30,600 more per year than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $46,600)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Virginia Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/