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UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond Queens BC Duke Villanova UVA Campbell University Davidson Holy Cross William & Mary Elon| Wake Forest University | Wingate University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wake Forest | Wingate University | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Wingate, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,963 | 3,396 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #825 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | wingate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | Wingate University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,012 | $40,706 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,012 | $40,706 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,652 | $10,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,197 | $18,823 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,233 | $36,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 29% | 98% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | Wingate University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,857 | 20,292 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 17,482 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.4% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38% | 4.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1180 | |||
| 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 | Wingate University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | Wingate University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $274 |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | Wingate University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Wake Forest | Wingate University | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | Wingate University | ||
| 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 Wingate University based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 3,396 students)
Wake Forest vs. Wingate University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or Wingate University?
- Wake Forest University is 49.9% more expensive to attend than Wingate University for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $40,706.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.9% higher at Wake Forest than Wingate University ($61,012.00 vs. $40,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wingate University than Wake Forest ($18,823 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wingate University are 59.4% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($10,444 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wingate University than Wake Forest University (98% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 49.6% larger than aid received Wingate University ($54,233 vs. $36,262)
Wake Forest vs. Wingate University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest or Wingate University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wingate University or Wake Forest .
- Wingate University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Wake Forest vs. Wingate University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest or Wingate 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 Wingate University and Wake Forest.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Wingate University (88% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $24,300 more per year than Wingate University graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $52,900)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wingate University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,500)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Wingate University graduates. ($237 vs. $274)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wingate University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/