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UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond Binghamton University BU BC Duke Villanova UVA Mason Davidson Holy Cross William & Mary| Wake Forest University | Penn State York | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wake Forest | Penn State York | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,963 | 718 | ||
| 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 York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,012 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,012 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,652 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,197 | $18,910 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,233 | $8,440 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 29% | 84% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | Penn State York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,857 | 2,005 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 1,862 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.4% | 92.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | |||
| 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 York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | Penn State York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 45% | ||
| 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 York | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Wake Forest | Penn State York | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | Penn State York | ||
| 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 Penn State York based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 718 students)
Wake Forest vs. Penn State York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or Penn State York?
- Wake Forest University is 317.2% more expensive to attend than Penn State York for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 150.9% higher at Wake Forest than Penn State York ($61,012.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State York than Wake Forest ($18,910 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State York are 28.3% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($12,984 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State York than Wake Forest University (84% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 542.6% larger than aid received Penn State York ($54,233 vs. $8,440)
Wake Forest vs. Penn State York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest or Penn State York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State York or Wake Forest .
- Penn State York has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Wake Forest vs. Penn State York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest or Penn State York? 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 York and Wake Forest.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Penn State York (88% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $21,900 more per year than Penn State York 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 York graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,818)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State York graduates. ($237 vs. $277)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State York 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/