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UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond BC Duke Stonehill College Villanova UVA Davidson Holy Cross William & Mary Elon Merrimack| Assumption College | Wake Forest University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Assumption College | Wake Forest | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,059 | 8,963 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | assumption.edu | wfu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Assumption College | Wake Forest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,680 | $61,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,680 | $61,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,562 | $16,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,911 | $26,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,492 | $54,233 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 29% |
Admission |
Assumption College | Wake Forest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,035 | 16,857 | ||
| Admitted | 3,321 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3% | 21.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 38% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2024 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Assumption College | Wake Forest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Assumption College | Wake Forest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,800 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Assumption College | Wake Forest | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 0% |
Students |
Assumption College | Wake Forest | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Assumption College | Wake Forest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Assumption College based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 2,059 students)
Assumption College vs. Wake Forest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Assumption College or Wake Forest?
- Wake Forest University is 30.7% more expensive to attend than Assumption College for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $46,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.7% higher at Wake Forest than Assumption College ($61,012.00 vs. $46,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wake Forest University than Assumption College ($26,197 vs. $28,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Assumption College are 14.4% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($14,562 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Assumption College than Wake Forest University (100% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 66.9% larger than aid received Assumption College ($54,233 vs. $32,492)
Assumption College vs. Wake Forest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Assumption College or Wake Forest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wake Forest or Assumption College .
- Assumption College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Assumption College vs. Wake Forest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Assumption 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 Assumption College.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Assumption College (88% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $19,400 more per year than Assumption College graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $57,800)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Assumption College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Assumption College graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Assumption College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/