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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 | Christian Brothers University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wake Forest | CBU | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,963 | 1,934 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #606 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | cbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,012 | $35,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,012 | $35,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,652 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,197 | $18,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,233 | $26,964 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 29% | 100% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | CBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,857 | 877 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.4% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1280 | |||
| 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 | CBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | CBU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Wake Forest | CBU | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | CBU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wake Forest University is larger than than CBU based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 1,934 students)
Wake Forest vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or CBU?
- Wake Forest University is 71.8% more expensive to attend than CBU for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $35,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.8% higher at Wake Forest than Christian Brothers University ($61,012.00 vs. $35,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christian Brothers University than Wake Forest ($18,612 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christian Brothers University are 62.9% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($10,220 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Christian Brothers University than Wake Forest University (100% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 101.1% larger than aid received Christian Brothers University ($54,233 vs. $26,964)
Wake Forest vs. CBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or Wake Forest .
- CBU has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Wake Forest vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest or CBU? 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 CBU and Wake Forest.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Christian Brothers University (88% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $26,600 more per year than CBU graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $50,600)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CBU graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than CBU graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBU 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/