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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 | Columbia International University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wake Forest | Columbia International University | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,963 | 2,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #705 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | ciu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | Columbia International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,012 | $25,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,012 | $25,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,652 | $9,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,197 | $19,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,233 | $18,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 29% | 95% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | Columbia International University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,857 | 506 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 244 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.4% | 48.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38% | 73.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1195 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Wake Forest | Columbia International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | Columbia International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $33,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $222 |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | Columbia International University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Wake Forest | Columbia International University | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | Columbia International University | ||
| 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 Columbia International University based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 2,481 students)
Wake Forest vs. Columbia International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or Columbia International University?
- Wake Forest University is 138.1% more expensive to attend than Columbia International University for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $25,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 138.1% higher at Wake Forest than Columbia International University ($61,012.00 vs. $25,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia International University than Wake Forest ($19,911 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia International University are 67.4% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($9,950 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia International University than Wake Forest University (95% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 188% larger than aid received Columbia International University ($54,233 vs. $18,834)
Wake Forest vs. Columbia International University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest or Columbia International University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia International University or Wake Forest .
- Columbia International University has a higher acceptance rate (48.2%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Wake Forest vs. Columbia International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest or Columbia International University? 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 Columbia International University and Wake Forest.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Columbia International University (88% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $43,800 more per year than Columbia International University graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $33,400)
- Columbia International University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wake Forest graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,000)
- Columbia International University graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Wake Forest graduates. ($222 vs. $237)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia International University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/