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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 | Erskine College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wake Forest | Erskine College | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Due West, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 8,963 | 956 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Reformed Presbyterian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | erskine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | Erskine College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,012 | $34,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,012 | $34,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,652 | $12,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,197 | $36,581 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,233 | $16,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 29% | 100% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | Erskine College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,857 | 1,585 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 844 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.4% | 53.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38% | 31.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 920/1150 | |||
| 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 | Erskine College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | Erskine College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $26,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $276 |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | Erskine College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 67% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 33% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 13% |
Students |
Wake Forest | Erskine College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | Erskine College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Wake Forest University is larger than than Erskine College based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 956 students)
Wake Forest vs. Erskine College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or Erskine College?
- Wake Forest University is 77.2% more expensive to attend than Erskine College for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $34,435.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.2% higher at Wake Forest than Erskine College ($61,012.00 vs. $34,435.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wake Forest University than Erskine College ($26,197 vs. $36,581)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Erskine College are 33.8% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($12,450 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Erskine College than Wake Forest University (100% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 222.2% larger than aid received Erskine College ($54,233 vs. $16,834)
Wake Forest vs. Erskine College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest or Erskine College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Erskine College or Wake Forest .
- Erskine College has a higher acceptance rate (53.2%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Wake Forest vs. Erskine College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest or Erskine College? 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 Erskine College and Wake Forest.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Erskine College (88% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $36,900 more per year than Erskine College graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $40,300)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Erskine College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,750)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Erskine College graduates. ($237 vs. $276)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Erskine College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/