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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 | City University of Seattle | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wake Forest | CityU | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Bellevue, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,963 | 2,095 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | cityu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | CityU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,012 | $16,973 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,012 | $16,973 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,652 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,197 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,233 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 29% | 0% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | CityU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,857 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 38% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Wake Forest | CityU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | CityU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 13% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $24,666 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $255 |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | CityU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 20% |
Students |
Wake Forest | CityU | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | CityU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wake Forest University is larger than than CityU based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 2,095 students)
Wake Forest vs. CityU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or CityU?
- Wake Forest University is 259.5% more expensive to attend than CityU for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $16,973.00)
- Out of state tuition is 259.5% higher at Wake Forest than City University of Seattle ($61,012.00 vs. $16,973.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at City University of Seattle are 64.5% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($10,125 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wake Forest University than City University of Seattle (29% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is ?% larger than aid received City University of Seattle ($54,233 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest or CityU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CityU or Wake Forest .
Wake Forest vs. CityU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest or CityU? 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 CityU and Wake Forest.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than City University of Seattle (88% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $24,700 more per year than CityU graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $52,500)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $1,666 lower median federal student loan debt than CityU graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,666)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than CityU graduates. ($237 vs. $255)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CityU students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/