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UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond BC Duke Villanova UVA Davidson Holy Cross William & Mary Elon Colgate NC State| Wake Forest University | Chatham University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wake Forest | Chatham | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,963 | 2,387 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #288 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | chatham.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | Chatham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,012 | $40,625 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,012 | $40,625 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,652 | $12,719 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,197 | $28,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,233 | $27,330 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 29% | 100% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | Chatham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,857 | 3,514 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 2,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.4% | 66.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1060/1270 | |||
| 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 |
Wake Forest | Chatham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | Chatham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $211 |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | Chatham | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Wake Forest | Chatham | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | Chatham | ||
| 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 Chatham based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 2,387 students)
Wake Forest vs. Chatham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or Chatham?
- Wake Forest University is 50.2% more expensive to attend than Chatham for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $40,625.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.2% higher at Wake Forest than Chatham University ($61,012.00 vs. $40,625.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wake Forest University than Chatham ($26,197 vs. $28,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chatham University are 30.9% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($12,719 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University than Wake Forest University (100% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 98.4% larger than aid received Chatham University ($54,233 vs. $27,330)
Wake Forest vs. Chatham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest or Chatham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chatham or Wake Forest .
- Chatham has a higher acceptance rate (66.3%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Wake Forest vs. Chatham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest or Chatham? 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 Chatham and Wake Forest.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Chatham University (88% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $40,500 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wake Forest graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,000)
- Chatham graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Wake Forest graduates. ($211 vs. $237)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chatham students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/