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UCSD San Diego State Loyola Marymount Chapman Pepperdine SCU USF USC UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond PLNU UCSB| University of San Diego | Wake Forest University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USD | Wake Forest | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,815 | 8,963 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sandiego.edu | wfu.edu | ||
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Costs |
USD | Wake Forest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,810 | $61,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,810 | $61,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,010 | $16,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,008 | $26,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,408 | $54,233 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 29% |
Admission |
USD | Wake Forest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,334 | 16,857 | ||
| Admitted | 7,541 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | 21.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 38% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
USD | Wake Forest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USD | Wake Forest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,200 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,904 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $237 |
Diversity |
USD | Wake Forest | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
USD | Wake Forest | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 77% | ||
Campus |
USD | Wake Forest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wake Forest University is larger than than USD based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 8,815 students)
USD vs. Wake Forest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USD or Wake Forest?
- Wake Forest University is 13.4% more expensive to attend than USD for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $53,810.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.4% higher at Wake Forest than University of San Diego ($61,012.00 vs. $53,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wake Forest University than USD ($26,197 vs. $36,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wake Forest University are 2.1% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($16,652 vs. $17,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of San Diego than Wake Forest University (83% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 49% larger than aid received University of San Diego ($54,233 vs. $36,408)
USD vs. Wake Forest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USD or Wake Forest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wake Forest or USD .
- USD has a higher acceptance rate (52.6%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
USD vs. Wake Forest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USD 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 USD.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than University of San Diego (88% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $7,000 more per year than USD graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $70,200)
- University of San Diego students graduate with a $96 lower median federal student loan debt than Wake Forest graduates. ($22,904 vs. $23,000)
- USD graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Wake Forest graduates. ($236 vs. $237)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USD students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/