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UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus BC Duke Villanova UVA Davidson Holy Cross William & Mary Elon Colgate| Wake Forest University | PennWest California | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wake Forest | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,963 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,012 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,012 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,652 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,197 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,233 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 29% | 0% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,857 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 38% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 | Aug 22, 2024 |
Academics |
Wake Forest | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $258 |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Wake Forest | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wake Forest University is larger than than PennWest California based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 6,509 students)
Wake Forest vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or PennWest California?
- Wake Forest University is 690.7% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 427.1% higher at Wake Forest than PennWest California ($61,012.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 59.9% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($10,416 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wake Forest University than PennWest California (29% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($54,233 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or Wake Forest .
Wake Forest vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest or PennWest California? 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 PennWest California and Wake Forest.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than PennWest California (88% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $34,700 more per year than PennWest California graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $42,500)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest California graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,000)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest California graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest California students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/