Davidson, NC · Winston-Salem, NC · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Davidson College | Wake Forest University | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 14.5% | 21.6% |
| In-State Tuition | $60,300 | $64,758 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $60,300 | $64,758 |
| Average Net Price | $12,811 | $18,681 |
| Graduation Rate | 92.0% | 91.0% |
GradFax Analysis
Davidson College accepts 14.5% of applicants. Wake Forest University accepts 21.6%. Davidson College's tuition is $60,300. Wake Forest University's is $64,758. Davidson College is cheaper. Six-year graduation rates are close: 92% at Davidson College, 91% at Wake Forest University.
Bottom Line
Both are solid options. Get the actual aid estimates from each school and compare them side by side. The averages above won't tell your specific story.
Source: IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
Davidson College. It accepts 14.5% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Davidson College has lower published tuition: $60,300 versus $64,758. Financial aid can flip this, so compare your actual award letters.
Source: IPEDS
Nearly the same. Davidson College is at 92%; Wake Forest University is at 91%.
Source: IPEDS
Data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), a federal database maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. Figures represent the most recent available academic year.