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UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond BC Duke Villanova UVA Davidson Holy Cross William & Mary Elon Colgate NC State| Wesleyan College | Wake Forest University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wesleyan College | Wake Forest | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 660 | 8,963 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyancollege.edu | wfu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan College | Wake Forest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,450 | $61,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,450 | $61,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,996 | $16,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,900 | $26,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,800 | $54,233 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 29% |
Admission |
Wesleyan College | Wake Forest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,298 | 16,857 | ||
| Admitted | 867 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 21.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 38% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1033/1210 | |||
| 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 |
Wesleyan College | Wake Forest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan College | Wake Forest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $237 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan College | Wake Forest | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 94% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 25% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Wesleyan College | Wake Forest | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan College | Wake Forest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wake Forest University is larger than than Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 660 students)
Wesleyan College vs. Wake Forest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan College or Wake Forest?
- Wake Forest University is 130.7% more expensive to attend than Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $26,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130.7% higher at Wake Forest than Wesleyan College ($61,012.00 vs. $26,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan College than Wake Forest ($13,900 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wesleyan College are 51.4% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($10,996 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wesleyan College than Wake Forest University (100% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 118.7% larger than aid received Wesleyan College ($54,233 vs. $24,800)
Wesleyan College vs. Wake Forest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan College or Wake Forest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wake Forest or Wesleyan College .
- Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (66.8%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Wesleyan College vs. Wake Forest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan College or Wake Forest? 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 Wake Forest and Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Wesleyan College (88% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $41,100 more per year than Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $36,100)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wesleyan College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,500)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Wesleyan College graduates. ($237 vs. $263)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/