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Lewis and Clark UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond BC Duke Villanova UVA Davidson Holy Cross William & Mary Elon Colgate| Wake Forest University | Willamette University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wake Forest | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,963 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,012 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,012 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,652 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,197 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,233 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 29% | 100% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,857 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.4% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
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| 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 | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $268 |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Wake Forest | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | Willamette University | ||
| 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 Willamette University based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 1,909 students)
Wake Forest vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or Willamette University?
- Wake Forest University is 35.6% more expensive to attend than Willamette University for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $45,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.6% higher at Wake Forest than Willamette University ($61,012.00 vs. $45,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wake Forest University than Willamette University ($26,197 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Willamette University are 16.1% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($14,340 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Wake Forest University (100% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 95.8% larger than aid received Willamette University ($54,233 vs. $27,700)
Wake Forest vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or Wake Forest .
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Wake Forest vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest or Willamette University? 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 Willamette University and Wake Forest.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Willamette University (88% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $22,900 more per year than Willamette University graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $54,300)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Willamette University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,000)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Willamette University graduates. ($237 vs. $268)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Willamette University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/