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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 | Susquehanna University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wake Forest | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,963 | 2,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #320 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,012 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,012 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,652 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,197 | $28,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,233 | $40,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 29% | 93% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,857 | 6,375 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 4,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.4% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | |||
| 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 | Susquahanna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Wake Forest | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | Susquahanna | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wake Forest University is larger than than Susquahanna based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 2,231 students)
Wake Forest vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or Susquahanna?
- Wake Forest University is 12.1% more expensive to attend than Susquahanna for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $54,440.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.1% higher at Wake Forest than Susquehanna University ($61,012.00 vs. $54,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wake Forest University than Susquahanna ($26,197 vs. $28,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Susquehanna University are 11.3% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($14,960 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Susquehanna University than Wake Forest University (93% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 32.6% larger than aid received Susquehanna University ($54,233 vs. $40,914)
Wake Forest vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or Wake Forest .
- Susquahanna has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Wake Forest vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest or Susquahanna? 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 Susquahanna and Wake Forest.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Susquehanna University (88% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $20,200 more per year than Susquahanna graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $57,000)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Susquahanna graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Susquahanna graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Susquahanna students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/