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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 | Penn State Greater Allegheny | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wake Forest | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | McKeesport, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,963 | 363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,012 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,012 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,652 | $12,254 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,197 | $19,505 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,233 | $10,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 29% | 85% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,857 | 672 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 589 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.4% | 87.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 1040/1300 | |||
| 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 | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $277 |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Wake Forest | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| 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 Penn State Greater Allegheny based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 363 students)
Wake Forest vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or Penn State Greater Allegheny?
- Wake Forest University is 341.3% more expensive to attend than Penn State Greater Allegheny for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 164.3% higher at Wake Forest than Penn State Greater Allegheny ($61,012.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Greater Allegheny than Wake Forest ($19,505 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Greater Allegheny are 35.9% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($12,254 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Greater Allegheny than Wake Forest University (85% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 428.1% larger than aid received Penn State Greater Allegheny ($54,233 vs. $10,269)
Wake Forest vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest or Penn State Greater Allegheny? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Greater Allegheny or Wake Forest .
- Penn State Greater Allegheny has a higher acceptance rate (87.6%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Wake Forest vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest or Penn State Greater Allegheny? 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 Penn State Greater Allegheny and Wake Forest.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Penn State Greater Allegheny (88% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $21,900 more per year than Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $55,300)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $3,818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,818)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates. ($237 vs. $277)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Greater Allegheny 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/