Winston-Salem, NC · Davidson, NC · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Wake Forest University | Davidson College | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 21.6% | 14.5% |
| In-State Tuition | $64,758 | $60,300 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $64,758 | $60,300 |
| Average Net Price | $18,681 | $12,811 |
| Graduation Rate | 91.0% | 92.0% |
GradFax Analysis
Wake Forest University accepts 21.6% of applicants. Davidson College accepts 14.5%. Wake Forest University's tuition is $64,758. Davidson College's is $60,300. Davidson College is cheaper. Six-year graduation rates are close: 91% at Wake Forest University, 92% at Davidson College.
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. Wake Forest University is at 91%; Davidson College is at 92%.
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.