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UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond BC Duke Villanova UVA Davidson Holy Cross William & Mary Elon Colgate NC State| St. Francis College | Wake Forest University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SFC | Wake Forest | ||
| Location | Brooklyn Heights, NY | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,661 | 8,963 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #581 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sfc.edu | wfu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SFC | Wake Forest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,188 | $61,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,188 | $61,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $16,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,602 | $26,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,294 | $54,233 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 29% |
Admission |
SFC | Wake Forest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,272 | 16,857 | ||
| Admitted | 3,600 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.3% | 21.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 38% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1240 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
SFC | Wake Forest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SFC | Wake Forest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,425 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $237 |
Diversity |
SFC | Wake Forest | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
SFC | Wake Forest | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 77% | ||
Campus |
SFC | Wake Forest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wake Forest University is larger than than SFC based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 2,661 students)
SFC vs. Wake Forest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SFC or Wake Forest?
- Wake Forest University is 124.4% more expensive to attend than SFC for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $27,188.00)
- Out of state tuition is 124.4% higher at Wake Forest than St. Francis College ($61,012.00 vs. $27,188.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St. Francis College than Wake Forest ($18,602 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wake Forest University are 8.1% lower than costs at St. Francis College ($16,652 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St. Francis College than Wake Forest University (98% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 213.6% larger than aid received St. Francis College ($54,233 vs. $17,294)
SFC vs. Wake Forest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SFC or Wake Forest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wake Forest or SFC .
- SFC has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
SFC vs. Wake Forest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SFC 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 SFC.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than St. Francis College (88% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $27,200 more per year than SFC graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $50,000)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $1,425 lower median federal student loan debt than SFC graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,425)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than SFC graduates. ($237 vs. $252)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFC students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/