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UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond UT Austin BC Duke Villanova UVA Davidson Holy Cross William & Mary Elon Colgate| Wake Forest University | Saint Edward's University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wake Forest | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,963 | 3,470 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #439 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | stedwards.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,012 | $49,886 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,012 | $49,886 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,652 | $13,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,197 | $27,193 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,233 | $38,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 29% | 99% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,857 | 6,015 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 5,119 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.4% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1270 | |||
| 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 | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $25,271 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $261 |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Wake Forest | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| 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 St. Edward's University- St. Edward's based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 3,470 students)
Wake Forest vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's?
- Wake Forest University is 22.3% more expensive to attend than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $49,886.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.3% higher at Wake Forest than Saint Edward's University ($61,012.00 vs. $49,886.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wake Forest University than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's ($26,197 vs. $27,193)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Edward's University are 20% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($13,876 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Edward's University than Wake Forest University (99% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 39.8% larger than aid received Saint Edward's University ($54,233 vs. $38,787)
Wake Forest vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Edward's University- St. Edward's or Wake Forest .
- St. Edward's University- St. Edward's has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Wake Forest vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? 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 St. Edward's University- St. Edward's and Wake Forest.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Saint Edward's University (88% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $22,100 more per year than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $55,100)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $2,271 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,271)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates. ($237 vs. $261)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/