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UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond BC Duke Villanova UVA Davidson Holy Cross William & Mary Elon Colgate NC State| College of Saint Elizabeth | Wake Forest University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSE | Wake Forest | ||
| Location | Morristown, NJ | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,122 | 8,963 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cse.edu | wfu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSE | Wake Forest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,900 | $61,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,900 | $61,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,744 | $16,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,689 | $26,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,905 | $54,233 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 29% |
Admission |
CSE | Wake Forest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,966 | 16,857 | ||
| Admitted | 1,414 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | 21.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 38% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CSE | Wake Forest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSE | Wake Forest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $237 |
Diversity |
CSE | Wake Forest | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
CSE | Wake Forest | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 77% | ||
Campus |
CSE | 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 CSE based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 1,122 students)
CSE vs. Wake Forest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSE or Wake Forest?
- Wake Forest University is 85.4% more expensive to attend than CSE for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.4% higher at Wake Forest than College of Saint Elizabeth ($61,012.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Saint Elizabeth than Wake Forest ($21,689 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Saint Elizabeth are 30.7% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($12,744 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Elizabeth than Wake Forest University (99% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 81.4% larger than aid received College of Saint Elizabeth ($54,233 vs. $29,905)
CSE vs. Wake Forest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSE or Wake Forest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wake Forest or CSE .
- CSE has a higher acceptance rate (71.9%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
CSE vs. Wake Forest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSE 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 CSE.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than College of Saint Elizabeth (88% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $31,700 more per year than CSE graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $45,500)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CSE graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,000)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than CSE graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSE students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/