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UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond BC Duke Villanova UVA Davidson Holy Cross William & Mary Elon Colgate NC State| Catholic University of America | Wake Forest University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Catholic University of America | Wake Forest | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,968 | 8,963 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cua.edu | wfu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Catholic University of America | Wake Forest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,040 | $61,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,040 | $61,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,670 | $16,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,031 | $26,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,449 | $54,233 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 29% |
Admission |
Catholic University of America | Wake Forest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,801 | 16,857 | ||
| Admitted | 4,965 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 21.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 38% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Catholic University of America | Wake Forest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catholic University of America | Wake Forest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,600 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,106 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $237 |
Diversity |
Catholic University of America | Wake Forest | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Catholic University of America | Wake Forest | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Catholic University of America | Wake Forest | ||
| 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 Catholic University of America based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 4,968 students)
Catholic University of America vs. Wake Forest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catholic University of America or Wake Forest?
- Wake Forest University is 15% more expensive to attend than Catholic University of America for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $53,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15% higher at Wake Forest than Catholic University of America ($61,012.00 vs. $53,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wake Forest University than Catholic University of America ($26,197 vs. $36,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wake Forest University are 0.1% lower than costs at Catholic University of America ($16,652 vs. $16,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Catholic University of America than Wake Forest University (98% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 57.4% larger than aid received Catholic University of America ($54,233 vs. $34,449)
Catholic University of America vs. Wake Forest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Catholic University of America or Wake Forest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wake Forest or Catholic University of America .
- Catholic University of America has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Catholic University of America vs. Wake Forest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catholic University of America or Wake Forest? 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 Wake Forest and Catholic University of America.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Catholic University of America (88% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $18,600 more per year than Catholic University of America graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $58,600)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $3,106 lower median federal student loan debt than Catholic University of America graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,106)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Catholic University of America graduates. ($237 vs. $269)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Catholic University of America students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/